Lincoln, NE weather in February
February in Lincoln: cold, with some rain and some snow. Highs 41°F, lows 18°F, about 6 days with rain or snow and about 7.1 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 0.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.1 in
- snow on the ground 11 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 15°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:36 am / 5:43 pm | 7:02 am / 6:16 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 11.2 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 February day
- 6 am23°Fdew point 18°F
- 9 am26°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon34°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm38°Fdew point 22°F
- 6 pm34°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm29°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lincoln Muni Airport (6 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 59% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more11 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.9 in; a dry February brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 1.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 7.1 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 52°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 27°F
- Wettest February2005: 2.2 in
- Driest February1996: 0.06 in
- Highest reading77°F (February 27, 2016)
- Lowest reading-22°F (February 3, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 36°F | 41°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 14°F | 18°F | 29°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +13°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Topeka, KS132 mi · high 46°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Sioux Falls, SD190 mi · high 32°F · 7 wet days
How Lincoln ranks in February
- Normal high277th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 2 in Nebraska
- Wet days62nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days210th most of 340
What to pack for Lincoln in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 41°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 994 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lincoln in February?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -22°F (February 3, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Lincoln in February?
About 6 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (2.2 in); the driest was in 1996 (0.06 in).
Does it snow in Lincoln in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 7.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 11 days.
Is February a good time to visit Lincoln?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lincoln (39 out of 100). It has about 2 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.