Lincoln, NE weather in July
Expect hot, often humid weather with some rain in Lincoln in July, with highs near 89°F and lows near 67°F. Rain falls on about 9 days. It is one of the warmest months in Lincoln.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 67°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 17
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 67°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:59 am / 9:02 pm | 6:22 am / 8:43 pm |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | 14.4 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 July day
- 6 am69°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 am78°Fdew point 65°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 66°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 65°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 66°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lincoln Muni Airport (6 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 72% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 18%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more14 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more17 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 3.3 in; a dry July brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 4.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202012: average high 97°F
- Coolest July1992: average high 84°F
- Wettest July1993: 12.5 in
- Driest July2012: 0.3 in
- Highest reading108°F (July 19, 2006)
- Lowest reading45°F (July 1, 1995)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 85°F | 89°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 67°F | 64°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | 14.8 h | 13.8 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and -2°F into August.
How Lincoln ranks in July
- Normal high157th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 2 in Nebraska
- Wet days174th driest of 378
- Comfortable days167th most of 340
What to pack for Lincoln in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F and about 17 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.8 hours of daylight and highs near 89°F
Heating and cooling
July has 1 heating degree days and 405 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lincoln in July?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 67°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 108°F (most recently on July 19, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Lincoln in July?
About 9 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (12.5 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit Lincoln?
July ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lincoln (48 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 14 days at 90°F or hotter. 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.