Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lincoln, KS Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 29.1"
- Annual precip
- 170d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lincoln
Lincoln, Kansas averages 54°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 29.1"
- annual precipitation · 15" snow
- 170 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
29.1"
Annual Snow
15.3"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
29.1"
Plus 15.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lincoln) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lincoln area.
How Lincoln compares to every U.S. city
Lincoln's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lincoln
MethodologyZooming out from Lincoln's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7" | 4.3" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0" | 3.9" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6" | 1.5" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6" | 0.9" | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 3.4 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.2 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.0 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.1 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 9.4 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9" | 0.2" | 6.8 | 1.3 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2" | 1.6" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1" | 2.9" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 4.3"
3.9 days with precipitation
February 1.0"
Snow: 3.9"
4.6 days with precipitation
March 1.6"
Snow: 1.5"
6.1 days with precipitation
April 2.6"
Snow: 0.9"
7.8 days with precipitation
May 4.6"
10.4 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
9.1 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
8.6 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
8.2 days with precipitation
September 2.4"
6.7 days with precipitation
October 1.9"
Snow: 0.2"
5.8 days with precipitation
November 1.2"
Snow: 1.6"
4.7 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
Snow: 2.9"
4.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
170 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,498
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,407
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lincoln's climate means for you
Lincoln runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 170 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,498 heating and 1,407 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Lincoln, KS
Lincoln, Kansas runs an annual average of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 40°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00144712, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Lincoln receives roughly 29.1 inches of precipitation each year, with 15.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 170 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 15. For energy use, 5,498 heating degree days and 1,407 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lincoln scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lincoln, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lincoln, Kansas is 54°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Lincoln get? ▼
Lincoln receives 29.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 15.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lincoln? ▼
Lincoln has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lincoln? ▼
Lincoln has approximately 170 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lincoln? ▼
Lincoln has 5,498 heating degree days and 1,407 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Lincoln climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00144712 near Lincoln.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00144712. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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