Weather in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States in January
In an average January, Lincoln sees a daily high around 34°F and a low around 16°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 34°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°F to 48°F |
| Average low | 16°F |
| Typical low range | 1°F to 29°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
62°F
2006-01-15
Lowest
-8°F
2024-01-14
Low
Highest
37°F
2026-01-13
Lowest
-28°F
2024-01-14
Feels-like
Highest
28°F
1990-01-15
Lowest
-59°F
2024-01-13
Humidity
Highest
7.0 g/m³
2008-01-28
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
42 mph
1992-01-14
Lowest
4 mph
1998-01-05
Precip
Wettest
1.42 in
1993
Driest
0.00 in
1986
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