Local weather forecast

Weather in Lincoln, NE

Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 68502, 68503, 68504, 68505 + more

Patchy rain nearby
Now60°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low77° / 58°
Rain chance86%
Wind11 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

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Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby60°30% rain
9 AMPatchy rain nearby61°44% rain
10 AMCloudy64°22% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby67°26% rain
12 PMLight rain shower69°43% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby70°21% rain
2 PMOvercast74°15% rain
3 PMOvercast75°14% rain
4 PMLight rain shower74°32% rain
5 PMLight rain shower77°52% rain
6 PMLight rain shower75°55% rain
7 PMLight rain shower74°43% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
77° 58°Light rain shower
Rain 86%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
77° 61°Sunny
Rain 18%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
78° 61°Overcast
Rain 20%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like56°F
Humidity94%
Pressure29.96 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind11 mph SSE
Wind gusts26 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:18 AM
Sunset07:17 PM
Moonrise07:07 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour5 PM · 77°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 60°F
Highest rain chance8 AM · 61%
Strongest gusts8 AM · 26 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Lincoln

Forecast high77°F +13°
Forecast low58°F +2°
Rain chance86% -14 pts
YesterdayModerate or heavy rain shower
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 61% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 56°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

70°F, 21% rain chance and 12 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 60°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 61%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Lincoln

Nebraska has a continental Great Plains climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and a spring and summer severe-storm season.

Lincoln is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.80°N latitude and 96.67°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Lincoln weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 60°F in Lincoln, NE. Today's high is 77°F with a 86% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 26 mph. Relative humidity is 94%, pressure is 29.96 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Lincoln

Sunrise is at 07:18 AM and sunset is at 07:17 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 77°F and a low near 61°F. The maximum rain chance is 18%.

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