| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10°F to -5°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5b: -15°F to -10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 1b: -15F to -10F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | |
| Ecoregion: | 54a - Illinois/Indiana Prairies | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 31 - 45 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 62656 - Lincoln, IL | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 15 | 20 | 29 | 39 | 50 | 61 | 64 | 62 | 53 | 41 | 32 | 21 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 33 | 38 | 50 | 63 | 74 | 83 | 86 | 84 | 78 | 67 | 51 | 38 | 62 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 1.72 | 1.6 | 3.11 | 3.61 | 4.38 | 4 | 4.19 | 3.91 | 3.11 | 2.79 | 2.96 | 2.64 | 38.04 |