Lincoln County Climate
Lincoln County, New Mexico
Avg Annual Temp
54.7°F
Annual Precip
16.6"
Annual Snowfall
20.2"
Extreme Heat Days
35.21666666666666
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Lincoln County Weather
A perfect national temperature median
Lincoln County's 54.7°F average annual temperature matches the national median almost perfectly. This central mountain region offers a temperate climate that avoids the extreme heat of the lower deserts.
Standard New Mexico mountain weather
Lincoln is statistically a middle-of-the-road county, sitting right at the state average of 54.8°F. Its elevation provides a cool refuge compared to the nearby scorching plains.
Snowier than its southern peers
With 20.2 inches of annual snowfall, Lincoln is much whiter in winter than neighboring Lea or Eddy. It also receives 16.6 inches of rain, making it one of the wetter counties in the southern half of the state.
Pleasant summers and snowy winters
Summers are pleasant with only 35 days of extreme heat and a July average of 72.4°F. Winters are more rigorous, featuring a January average of 37.7°F and over 20 inches of snow.
Equip for mountain snow removal
Residents need reliable snow removal equipment and winter tires to navigate the 20.2 inches of annual snowfall. HVAC systems should be rated for both heating and cooling to handle the wide seasonal range.
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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.