Lincoln County Climate
Lincoln County, Colorado
Avg Annual Temp
49.5°F
Annual Precip
14.4"
Annual Snowfall
24.4"
Extreme Heat Days
42.17999999999999
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Lincoln County Weather
Lincoln County: slightly above U.S. median
At 49.5°F annually, Lincoln County falls just 1 degree below the U.S. median of 50.5°F, placing it in a temperate semi-arid climate zone. The county receives 14.4 inches of precipitation annually—below national median—making it notably drier than typical American climates.
Warmer than Colorado average by 3.5 degrees
Lincoln County's 49.5°F average runs 3.5 degrees above Colorado's state average of 46.0°F, positioning it in the warmer tier of Colorado counties. This reflects its eastern plains location and lower elevation.
Similar to Logan County, drier than most
Lincoln County averages 49.5°F—nearly identical to nearby Logan County's 50.4°F—but receives less precipitation (14.4 inches vs. 16.6 inches). Both counties occupy Colorado's semi-arid plains with comparable temperature regimes.
Hot summers, cold winters, 42 extreme days
July averages 73.1°F with 42 days reaching 90°F annually, delivering sustained summer heat. January averages 29.4°F, and the county receives only 24.3 inches of annual snowfall—the driest snow accumulation among high-heat counties.
Cooling essential, minimal winter snow concern
With 42 days annually hitting 90°F, air conditioning is non-negotiable and should be sized for peak demand. Water conservation and drought planning are critical given 14.4 inches of annual precipitation; winter snow removal is minimal concern with just 24.3 inches annually.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.