Lincoln County Climate
Lincoln County, Maine
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
46.1°F
Annual Precip
49.2"
Annual Snowfall
78.7"
Extreme Heat Days
2
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
6a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
2,074
Favors cool-season crops
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
Safety
Weather Alerts
Climate Advisory: Lincoln County
Climate Verdict
Lincoln County has a cool, averaging 46.1°F annually, moderately wet with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation, rare extreme heat with only 1.7666666666666668 days above 90°F annually, heavy winter snowfall averaging 78.7 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 22.4°F. summers are pleasantly cool with July averaging 68.5°F. The 46°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Winter sports enthusiasts benefit from reliable snow cover for 3-4 months annually.
Regional Context
Lincoln County closely matches the Maine statewide average temperature of 43.8°F.
Climate Profile
About Lincoln County Weather
Milder Maine living along the coast
Lincoln’s 46.1°F annual average temperature is several degrees warmer than the state average but trails the national median. The coastal location creates a more predictable and moderate climate.
One of the state's warmest counties
Its 46.1°F average is well above the 43.8°F Maine baseline. This makes it one of the more hospitable regions for those wary of Maine's extreme inland cold.
Similar to neighboring Knox County
Lincoln shares a nearly identical temperature profile with Knox (46.0°F) and Cumberland (45.3°F). It is notably warmer than the inland state average, benefiting from the sea air.
Manageable winters and infrequent heat waves
The county sees 78.7 inches of snow and only 2 days of extreme heat annually. Winter temperatures average a relatively mild 25.3°F compared to the state's interior counties.
Coastal protection and standard winter prep
Residents should use weather-resistant building materials to handle the 49.2 inches of annual precipitation. Moderate winter gear is sufficient for the 25.3°F average winter temperatures.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.