Lincoln, NE weather in April
Lincoln is cool in April, with some rain: highs average 65°F and nights drop to about 39°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 1.2 in. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.2 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 45°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:09 am / 7:51 pm | 6:26 am / 8:21 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 13.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am43°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 am51°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon59°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm62°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm59°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 38°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lincoln Muni Airport (6 mi away); average wind 12 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 36%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below8 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 2.7 in; a dry April brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.2 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202012: average high 70°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 57°F
- Wettest April1999: 4.5 in
- Driest April2018: 0.7 in
- Highest reading94°F (April 18, 1994)
- Lowest reading10°F (April 7, 2018)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 65°F | 75°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 39°F | 51°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 12 | 14 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.5 h |
Highs change by +11°F from March and +10°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Sioux Falls, SD190 mi · high 59°F · 10 wet days
How Lincoln ranks in April
- Normal high217th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 2 in Nebraska
- Wet days219th driest of 378
- Comfortable days152nd most of 340
What to pack for Lincoln in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 65°F
- Layers – afternoons near 65°F but nights near 39°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 24; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 7. All frost dates for Lincoln.
Heating and cooling
April has 401 heating degree days and 11 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lincoln in April?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 10°F (April 7, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Lincoln in April?
About 10 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.7 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (4.5 in); the driest was in 2018 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Lincoln in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Lincoln?
April ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Lincoln (67 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lincoln Muni Airport (USW00014939), 5.5 mi NW of the city center, 1,190 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lincoln Municipal Airport (725510-14939), 6.1 mi WNW of the city center, 1,170 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.