Lincoln (IL) Climate by Month
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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -8°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Lincoln.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Lincoln in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 129 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 320 hours of sunshine.
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