Lincoln County, New Mexico has a climate that is characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The average high temperature in July is around 90 degrees Fahrenheit and the average low in January is around 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Annual precipitation levels are quite low, ranging from seven to eight inches per year. Through the summer months, temperatures can reach 100 degrees or more with very little cloud cover. Winter temperatures rarely drop below freezing and are often pleasant with sunny days. The climate is ideal for those looking to escape the winter chill of other parts of the country while still enjoying plenty of sunshine.
Lincoln County, New Mexico gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lincoln County averages 24 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 282 sunny days per year in Lincoln County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lincoln County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 66 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 24 inches of snow a year