Weather in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States in May
In an average May, Lincoln sees a daily high around 74°F and a low around 51°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 74°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 62°F to 85°F |
| Average low | 51°F |
| Typical low range | 40°F to 60°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
101°F
1989-05-29
Lowest
45°F
2013-05-04
Low
Highest
71°F
2006-05-28
Lowest
27°F
2013-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
127°F
2012-05-26
Lowest
13°F
2013-05-03
Humidity
Highest
18.6 g/m³
1998-05-30
Lowest
2.7 g/m³
1989-05-06
Wind
Highest
35 mph
2025-05-16
Lowest
5 mph
1998-05-06
Precip
Wettest
9.99 in
1996
Driest
1.24 in
2023
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