Weather in Lincoln in January
In an average January, Lincoln sees a daily high around 36°F and a low around 18°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 36°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°F to 52°F |
| Average low | 18°F |
| Typical low range | 2°F to 32°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
69°F
1981-01-24
Lowest
-7°F
2024-01-14
Low
Highest
43°F
2018-01-26
Lowest
-23°F
1996-01-31
Feels-like
Highest
35°F
1997-01-21
Lowest
-47°F
1982-01-10
Humidity
Highest
7.5 g/m³
1990-01-16
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
34 mph
2010-01-07
Lowest
3 mph
2005-01-31
Gust
Highest
61 mph
2014-01-16
Lowest
8 mph
2005-01-31
Precip
Wettest
2.31 in
1980
Driest
0.03 in
1986
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