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

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 high75°F
Typical high range63°F to 86°F
Average low53°F
Typical low range43°F to 63°F
Average daily precipitation0.20 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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