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Lincoln (IL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Lincoln can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Lincoln can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -8°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Lincoln experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 999 mm yearly. Lincoln can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 129 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 49 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 8 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lincoln Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

Lincoln can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine
Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Average humidity

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lincoln.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year
Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Forecast for Lincoln (IL)

Wed   Dec 25
7°C | 2°C
E 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Dec 26
11°C | 6°C
S 3 m/s
0.2 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Dec 27
12°C | 7°C
E 4 m/s
7.1 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Lincoln in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Lincoln?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Lincoln?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lincoln?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lincoln?
    June tops the wettest month list with 129 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lincoln?
    January is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lincoln?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 320 hours of sunshine.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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