Weather in Lincoln in May
In an average May, Lincoln sees a daily high around 75°F and a low around 53°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 75°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 63°F to 86°F |
| Average low | 53°F |
| Typical low range | 43°F to 63°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
101°F
2018-05-27
Lowest
48°F
2013-05-04
Low
Highest
75°F
2006-05-28
Lowest
31°F
1997-05-13
Feels-like
Highest
126°F
2012-05-26
Lowest
20°F
1997-05-13
Humidity
Highest
18.5 g/m³
2008-05-25
Lowest
3.3 g/m³
2005-05-01
Wind
Highest
31 mph
2022-05-30
Lowest
4 mph
1986-05-30
Gust
Highest
57 mph
2022-05-30
Lowest
10 mph
1983-05-21
Precip
Wettest
9.81 in
1995
Driest
1.41 in
2009
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