October weather in Lincoln, NE
The average temperature in Lincoln in October is 53.8°F (41.0°F–66.6°F). Average precipitation: 2.14 inches. Average snowfall is 0.9 inches.
October is a fall month in Lincoln, and is warmer than the annual average of 52.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 25.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 53m. For travel, October is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
66.6°F
Avg Low
41.0°F
Precipitation
2.14 in
Snow
0.9 in
October records in Lincoln
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 93.9°F (2006) | 27.0°F (1985) | 2.83 in (2019) |
| October 2 | 93.9°F (2005) | 28.0°F (2004) | 1.28 in (2002) |
| October 3 | 93.9°F (2018) | 27.0°F (1987) | 2.06 in (2013) |
| October 4 | 93.0°F (2005) | 28.9°F (1999) | 0.79 in (1998) |
| October 5 | 97.0°F (2024) | 28.0°F (1952) | 1.34 in (2017) |
| October 6 | 91.0°F (1997) | 24.1°F (2000) | 1.33 in (2025) |
| October 7 | 89.1°F (1980) | 19.9°F (2000) | 1.18 in (1977) |
| October 8 | 91.0°F (2010) | 17.1°F (2000) | 0.81 in (2007) |
| October 9 | 88.0°F (2020) | 18.0°F (2000) | 1.73 in (1949) |
| October 10 | 91.0°F (2024) | 23.0°F (2012) | 2.26 in (1973) |
| October 11 | 93.9°F (2015) | 21.0°F (1987) | 2.74 in (1986) |
| October 12 | 93.0°F (1975) | 25.0°F (1977) | 0.53 in (2005) |
| October 13 | 91.9°F (1975) | 21.9°F (1979) | 1.00 in (2012) |
| October 14 | 84.9°F (1953) | 24.1°F (2006) | 0.57 in (1984) |
| October 15 | 82.9°F (1950) | 27.0°F (1952) | 0.45 in (1989) |
| October 16 | 84.9°F (1990) | 21.0°F (1976) | 0.71 in (1984) |
| October 17 | 84.9°F (1991) | 15.1°F (1976) | 0.91 in (1985) |
| October 18 | 87.1°F (2005) | 18.1°F (2022) | 0.37 in (1979) |
| October 19 | 88.0°F (2003) | 12.0°F (1972) | 0.66 in (2005) |
| October 20 | 87.1°F (2023) | 19.9°F (1989) | 0.32 in (2005) |
| October 21 | 86.0°F (2003) | 19.9°F (1987) | 0.64 in (2008) |
| October 22 | 87.1°F (2003) | 19.0°F (1976) | 2.01 in (2008) |
| October 23 | 89.1°F (2022) | 19.9°F (1981) | 0.30 in (1980) |
| October 24 | 82.0°F (1952) | 19.2°F (2020) | 1.50 in (2021) |
| October 25 | 81.0°F (1989) | 21.9°F (1975) | 0.95 in (1997) |
| October 26 | 86.0°F (2014) | 19.9°F (1994) | 0.23 in (1951) |
| October 27 | 86.0°F (1999) | 8.1°F (1997) | 1.62 in (2021) |
| October 28 | 82.9°F (2016) | 21.2°F (2020) | 0.96 in (1998) |
| October 29 | 84.0°F (2024) | 18.0°F (1952) | 1.38 in (2009) |
| October 30 | 82.9°F (1950) | 14.0°F (1993) | 4.07 in (1979) |
| October 31 | 82.9°F (1950) | 10.9°F (1993) | 1.13 in (1991) |