Thermograph

How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Lincoln in December

In an average December, Lincoln sees a daily high around 39°F and a low around 22°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high39°F
Typical high range22°F to 53°F
Average low22°F
Typical low range5°F to 35°F
Average daily precipitation0.00 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 69°F 2021-12-15
Lowest -12°F 1989-12-22

Low

Highest 53°F 2014-12-14
Lowest -27°F 1989-12-23

Feels-like

Highest 53°F 2014-12-14
Lowest -54°F 1989-12-23

Humidity

Highest 10.8 g/m³ 1984-12-28
Lowest 0.3 g/m³ 1989-12-22

Wind

Highest 38 mph 2009-12-25
Lowest 5 mph 1984-12-04

Gust

Highest 69 mph 2021-12-15
Lowest 9 mph 2003-12-12

Precip

Wettest 4.17 in 2015
Driest 0.05 in 2002

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