What is today's weather forecast for Lincoln, IA?

Today's forecast for Lincoln shows a high of 8 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny and cold, with a high near 8.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Lincoln, IA?

The 7-day forecast for Lincoln shows highs from 8 to 32 degrees and lows from -2 to 21 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Lincoln, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Lincoln this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (60% chance), Tuesday (30% chance), Wednesday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Lincoln weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Lincoln forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Lincoln, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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-7°F
Feels Like -12°F

Humidity 84% Dew Point -11°F Wind N 2 MPH Gusts 5 Barometer 30.58 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 6.8 mi. NE of central Lincoln
at 4:15 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

30%

SunDec 7

-2

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

30%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 8°F to a high of 32°F by week's end. Some snow possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 10°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 33°F with lows around 16°F.

This Date in Weather History

1982 - The temperature in New York City's Central Park reached 72 degrees to establish a record high for December. The month as a whole was also the warmest of record.

Lincoln, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -25. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 13 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -15. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as zero. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

About Lincoln, IA

Lincoln is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 121 at the time of the 2020 census. The community was known as Berlin until June 12, 1918.

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