Lincoln County Climate
Lincoln County, Nebraska
Avg Annual Temp
49.5°F
Annual Precip
21.2"
Annual Snowfall
26.2"
Extreme Heat Days
37.825
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Lincoln County Weather
A dry, temperate environment
Lincoln County averages 49.5°F, placing it below the national median temperature. It features the low humidity and wide temperature ranges of the Great Plains.
Drier than the Nebraska norm
The county's 21.2 inches of precipitation is lower than the state average of 25.9 inches. Its 49.5°F average temperature almost perfectly matches the state norm of 49.7°F.
Wetter than its western neighbors
Lincoln is wetter than Keith County, which receives 19.9 inches of rain. However, it receives much less snow than Kimball County's 40.7-inch average.
Heat waves and crisp winters
Residents experience 38 extreme heat days per year with a July average of 74.6°F. Snowfall averages 26.2 inches, occurring mostly between December and February.
Prepare for temperature swings
Versatile wardrobes are necessary to handle the 50-degree difference between winter and summer averages. The 38 extreme heat days require reliable cooling and hydration.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.