Lincoln, NE Weather Forecast
Local 7-day forecast
Mostly Sunny
Track current conditions, temperature changes, wind, and the full daily outlook for Lincoln, NE in one place.
Mostly sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Local Weather Overview
This forecast page for Lincoln, NE is designed for quick trip planning, giving you a clean read on daytime highs, overnight lows, and changing conditions across the upcoming forecast window. Latest sync: May 11, 2026 6:54 PM CDT.
The active forecast window currently covers May 12 to May 17, 2026 for Lincoln, NE.
Page Snapshot
- Page focus
- city weather
- Forecast window
- May 12 to May 17, 2026
- Latest sync
- May 11, 2026 6:54 PM CDT
- Forecast office
- OAX
- Source
- NOAA / NWS
Daily Outlook
This Week in Lincoln
Friday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Lincoln at 92 degrees F.
Tuesday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 51 degrees F.
The strongest winds are forecast for Thursday at about 12 to 24 mph SSE.
Precipitation is mentioned in 6 upcoming forecast periods.
Forecast Details
- Last updated
- May 11, 2026 6:54 PM CDT
- Coverage
- 6 days
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Forecast office
- OAX
- Radar station
- KOAX
Weather data is provided by the National Weather Service and refreshed automatically for U.S. locations.
Open NOAA sourceExtended Forecast
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 2 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 83. North northwest wind 1 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 12 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 3 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northwest wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East southeast wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 2 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Detailed Forecast
| Period | Conditions | Temp | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday
May 12
|
Mostly Sunny
|
84°F |
10 to 17 mph
W
|
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Tuesday Night
May 12
|
Mostly Clear
|
51°F |
2 to 17 mph
NNW
|
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Wednesday
May 13
|
Sunny
|
83°F |
1 to 5 mph
NNW
|
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Wednesday Night
May 13
|
Mostly Clear
|
55°F |
5 to 10 mph
ESE
|
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Thursday
May 14
|
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
86°F |
12 to 24 mph
SSE
|
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Thursday Night
May 14
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
62°F |
3 to 20 mph
S
|
|
Friday
May 15
|
Mostly Sunny
|
92°F |
3 to 12 mph
NW
|
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Friday Night
May 15
|
Mostly Clear
|
60°F |
2 to 9 mph
ESE
|
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Saturday
May 16
|
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
91°F |
2 to 16 mph
SSE
|
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Saturday Night
May 16
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
63°F |
10 to 16 mph
S
|
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Sunday
May 17
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
91°F |
10 to 20 mph
SW
|
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Sunday Night
May 17
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
59°F |
10 to 18 mph
N
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