The climate in Lincoln, IL is generally temperate with hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from the high 30s in January to the low 80s in July. Rainfall averages around 39 inches a year with most precipitation occurring from April through September. Snowfall is moderate with an average of 18 inches annually, although this can vary greatly depending on the year. Humidity levels are usually quite low in the summer months providing a comfortable environment with warm days and cool nights.
Lincoln, Illinois gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lincoln averages 17 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Lincoln. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lincoln gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 104 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17 inches of snow a year