Weather forecast for today
Lincoln, NE

Weather forecast for today

Friday, May 2.

Showers
6:21 am

8:25 pm
CDT
Showers
61°F / 37°F
  • Wind: 14mph NNW
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Precip. probability: 83%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • UV index: 3
On Friday, May 2, scattered showers will occur throughout the day, with lighter rain expected during the afternoon.
Minimal precipitation is forecasted for today. The predicted temperature range extends from a high of a breezy 60.8°F to a low of a wintry 37.4°F.
The predicted high will feel colder, consistent with April's climate average of 61.5°F.
Sunrise will be at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:25 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 4min.

Current condition

Rain
5:36 am CDT
Rain
  • 52°F
  • Feels like: 48°F
  • Wind: 7mph NNW
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Dewpoint: 48°F
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
Currently, occasional drizzles are keeping the roads damp.
Rainfall is minimal.
The temperature is a cool 51.8°F, with the apparent temperature being calculated to be a brisk 48.2°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the highest temperature of the day.

Weather radar - Lincoln, NE

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

Does it rain currently?
Momentarily, it rains, but precipitation is minimal.
What is the temperature now?
The temperature at 5:36 am CDT is 51.8°F.
What is the weather forecast for Lincoln for today?
Today, expect light rain showers throughout the day, with a break in the rain later in the day.
Will it rain today?
There is a high chance of rainfall, but precipitation will be minimal.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 60.8°F, while the lowest temperature will be 37.4°F.
The maximum temperature will be uncommonly lower than the average highest temperature of 71.1°F in May. The lowest temperature will be also notably lower than the average low of 53.6°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Friday, in Lincoln, sunrise will be at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:25 pm (CDT).
How many hours of daylight will Lincoln have today?
Today, the daylight will last for 14h and 4min.

Hourly weather forecast

6 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 7mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 56%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Sunrise: 6:21 am
8 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 8mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 am
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 23%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Wind: 14mph N
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Precip. probability: 75%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
2 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Wind: 12mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Precip. probability: 33%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 8:25 pm
10 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Clear
Clear
  • Wind: 4mph NNW
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, in Lincoln, a combination of cloudy and wet weather is predicted.
With minimal precipitation of 0.04", rainfall is forecasted at 6 am, and from 11 am to 2 pm.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 48.2°F and the highest temperature of 60.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be around 5 pm.
The temperature will feel more in line with April's average high than the expected maximum for May. Forecasts show a temperature also more comparable to April's average minimum of 43.2°F rather than the May average of 53.6°F.
Updated: May 2, 2025 @ 10:36:57 UTC
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Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

  • en: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
  • es: Lincoln, Nebraska, EE.UU.
  • hr: Linkoln, Nebraska, SAD
  • sr: Linkoln, Nebraska, SAD
  • zh: 林肯, 内布拉斯加, 美国
  • Latitude: 40.825763°
  • Longitude: -96.685198°
  • Elevation: 1161 ft
  • Current time: 5:36am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:21 am CDT
  • Sunset: 8:25 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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