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

Weather in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States in December

In an average December, Lincoln sees a daily high around 36°F and a low around 20°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high36°F
Typical high range21°F to 49°F
Average low20°F
Typical low range5°F to 30°F
Average daily precipitation0.00 in

December records

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

High

Highest 69°F 2021-12-15
Lowest -10°F 1983-12-24

Low

Highest 48°F 2014-12-14
Lowest -27°F 1983-12-22

Feels-like

Highest 42°F 2014-12-14
Lowest -58°F 1983-12-24

Humidity

Highest 9.9 g/m³ 2014-12-14
Lowest 0.5 g/m³ 1983-12-24

Wind

Highest 43 mph 2021-12-15
Lowest 5 mph 1981-12-18

Precip

Wettest 2.88 in 2015
Driest 0.08 in 2002

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