Lincoln, NE All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Lincoln, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 114°F (46°C) | July 25, 1936 and August 11, 1936 and August 13, 1936 |
| Record Low | -27°F (-33°C) | February 12, 1899 and February 13, 1905 and January 12, 1912 |
| Lowest High | -13°F (-25°C) | February 11, 1899 |
| Highest Low | 87°F (31°C) | July 18, 1898 |
| Highest Mean | 97.0°F (36°C) | July 1, 1933 and July 16, 1934 and August 18, 1936 |
| Lowest Mean | -19.4°F (-29°C) | February 11, 1899 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.10" (205.7 mm) | May 7, 2015 |
| Max in One Month | 13.97" (354.8 mm) | August 1954 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | November 1894 |
| Max in One Year | 46.22" (1173.9 mm) | 2015 |
| Least in One Year | 12.39" (314.6 mm) | 1936 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 21.0" (53.3 cm) | February 11, 1965 |
| Max in One Month | 33.1" (84.0 cm) | February 1965 |
| Max in One Season | 59.8" (151.8 cm) | 1959-60 |
| Max in One Year | 60.2" (153.0 cm) | 1948 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | September 29, 1985 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | September 29, 1985 |
| Latest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | May 14, 1907 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | May 14, 1907 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | July 1, 1893 – August 3, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | July 1, 1893 – August 3, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | July 1, 1893 – August 3, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at CRETE 4ESE (18 mi from Lincoln, NE). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Lincoln, NE?
The all-time record high in Lincoln, NE is 114°F (46°C), set on July 25, 1936 and August 11, 1936 and August 13, 1936.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Lincoln, NE?
The all-time record low in Lincoln, NE is -27°F (-33°C), set on February 12, 1899 and February 13, 1905 and January 12, 1912.
What is the most rain Lincoln, NE has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Lincoln, NE is 8.10 inches, on May 7, 2015.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Lincoln, NE?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Lincoln, NE is 21.0 inches, on February 11, 1965.
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