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

Weather in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States in August

In an average August, Lincoln sees a daily high around 87°F and a low around 65°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high87°F
Typical high range78°F to 97°F
Average low65°F
Typical low range57°F to 72°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

August records

The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.

High

Highest 108°F 1983-08-16
Lowest 64°F 1987-08-24

Low

Highest 80°F 2023-08-24
Lowest 45°F 1986-08-28

Feels-like

Highest 152°F 2023-08-21
Lowest 40°F 1986-08-28

Humidity

Highest 23.1 g/m³ 2010-08-03
Lowest 5.3 g/m³ 1988-08-28

Wind

Highest 26 mph 1987-08-13
Lowest 3 mph 2011-08-05

Precip

Wettest 7.99 in 2007
Driest 1.13 in 2022

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