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Lincoln, NE Weather on August 26
August 26th in Lincoln, NE typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 87°F and lows near 64°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 2021 (89°F average), while the coldest was 1987 (60°F) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 27% of August 26th dates historically, with the wettest August 26th recording 2.24" of rain. The last decade has been 1.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Lincoln, NE? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
August 26 Weather Records for Lincoln
- •The all-time record high for August 26th in Lincoln, NE is 101°F, set in 2024.
- •The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 48°F in 1988.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 21 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), August 26th was 6°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Lincoln?
The warmest August 26 in Lincoln, NE reached 101°F in 2024. That is 14°F above the long-term average high of 87°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Lincoln?
The coldest August 26 in Lincoln, NE dropped to 48°F in 1988. That is 16°F below the long-term average low of 64°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Lincoln?
On August 26, Lincoln averages a high of 87°F and a low of 64°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from LINCOLN AP.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Lincoln?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Lincoln, NE, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
August 26 Weather History in Lincoln
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 101°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 82°F | 64°F | 2.24" | -- |
| 2022 | 93°F | 65°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2021 | 100°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 94°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 83°F | 61°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 2018 | 89°F | 74°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 2017 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 70°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 85°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 81°F | 63°F | 1.45" | -- |
| 2013 | 97°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 87°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 87°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 77°F | 66°F | 1.06" | -- |
| 2008 | 82°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 80°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 84°F | 63°F | 1.19" | -- |
| 2004 | 91°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 97°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 82°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 89°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 90°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 90°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 74°F | 64°F | 0.66" | -- |
| 1997 | 93°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 82°F | 62°F | 1.72" | -- |
| 1995 | 94°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 89°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 94°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 66°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 97°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 99°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 87°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 84°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 64°F | 56°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1986 | 78°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 80°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 100°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 75°F | 61°F | 0.19" | -- |
| 1981 | 79°F | 66°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 1980 | 89°F | 63°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1979 | 78°F | 64°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 1978 | 90°F | 71°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1977 | 92°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 101°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 86°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 92°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 99°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 79°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 81°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: LINCOLN AP
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Lincoln, NE, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.