December weather in Lincoln, ND
The average temperature in Lincoln in December is 17.9°F (7.9°F–27.9°F). Average precipitation: 0.66 inches.
December is a winter month in Lincoln, and is cooler than the annual average of 42.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 8h 21m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
27.9°F
Avg Low
7.9°F
Precipitation
0.66 in
Daylight
8h 21m
December records in Lincoln
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 48.9°F (2017) | -6.0°F (2024) | 0.66 in (2019) |
| December 2 | 66.0°F (2021) | -20.0°F (2014) | 0.12 in (2015) |
| December 3 | 53.1°F (2017) | -2.9°F (2025) | 0.10 in (2013) |
| December 4 | 51.1°F (2012) | -8.0°F (2022) | 0.15 in (2013) |
| December 5 | 46.0°F (2020) | -6.0°F (2011) | 0.13 in (2013) |
| December 6 | 50.0°F (2020) | -8.0°F (2013) | 0.28 in (2016) |
| December 7 | 64.9°F (2023) | -16.1°F (2013) | 0.19 in (2025) |
| December 8 | 52.0°F (2015) | -23.1°F (2013) | 0.12 in (2025) |
| December 9 | 55.0°F (2020) | -17.0°F (2013) | 0.24 in (2023) |
| December 10 | 62.1°F (2015) | -17.0°F (2016) | 0.16 in (2025) |
| December 11 | 48.0°F (2015) | -18.0°F (2016) | 0.02 in (2016) |
| December 12 | 43.0°F (2014) | -20.0°F (2013) | 0.17 in (2015) |
| December 13 | 53.1°F (2017) | -6.0°F (2016) | 0.14 in (2012) |
| December 14 | 46.0°F (2014) | -7.1°F (2016) | 0.54 in (2022) |
| December 15 | 51.1°F (2018) | -16.1°F (2016) | 0.10 in (2022) |
| December 16 | 52.0°F (2018) | -18.0°F (2016) | 0.21 in (2022) |
| December 17 | 50.0°F (2025) | -6.0°F (2016) | 0.27 in (2015) |
| December 18 | 55.9°F (2011) | -27.9°F (2016) | 0.03 in (2021) |
| December 19 | 50.0°F (2018) | -27.9°F (2016) | 0.16 in (2024) |
| December 20 | 46.0°F (2011) | -16.1°F (2022) | 0.25 in (2013) |
| December 21 | 44.1°F (2018) | -18.0°F (2013) | 0.09 in (2017) |
| December 22 | 46.0°F (2023) | -20.0°F (2022) | 0.06 in (2022) |
| December 23 | 46.0°F (2020) | -24.0°F (2013) | 0.05 in (2014) |
| December 24 | 43.0°F (2011) | -27.0°F (2013) | 0.10 in (2012) |
| December 25 | 43.0°F (2011) | -18.9°F (2022) | 0.05 in (2013) |
| December 26 | 48.0°F (2011) | -15.0°F (2017) | 1.16 in (2016) |
| December 27 | 41.0°F (2024) | -20.9°F (2017) | 0.47 in (2023) |
| December 28 | 46.9°F (2011) | -25.1°F (2017) | 0.08 in (2021) |
| December 29 | 45.0°F (2024) | -20.9°F (2021) | 0.11 in (2025) |
| December 30 | 46.0°F (2024) | -24.0°F (2021) | 0.15 in (2020) |
| December 31 | 39.9°F (2011) | -22.0°F (2017) | 0.19 in (2011) |