Lincoln, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 40.4 °F (low) to 62.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 31 Inches. Lincoln is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.6 °F | 34.3 °F | 0.83 in. |
| February | 19.3 °F | 39.2 °F | 1.01 in. |
| March | 28.8 °F | 51.2 °F | 1.65 in. |
| April | 40.0 °F | 62.8 °F | 2.81 in. |
| May | 50.6 °F | 73.5 °F | 5.1 in. |
| June | 61.4 °F | 83.5 °F | 4.6 in. |
| July | 65.7 °F | 87.5 °F | 3.63 in. |
| August | 63.1 °F | 85.8 °F | 3.59 in. |
| September | 53.7 °F | 79.1 °F | 2.9 in. |
| October | 40.9 °F | 66.4 °F | 2.34 in. |
| November | 28.1 °F | 50.6 °F | 1.41 in. |
| December | 18.5 °F | 38.2 °F | 1.16 in. |
| Annual | 40.4 °F | 62.7 °F | 31.03 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |