Lincoln, North Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from -0.5 °C (low) to 12.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 481.6 Millimeters. Lincoln is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -16.4 °C | -5.1 °C | 12.19 mm |
| February | -13.8 °C | -2.5 °C | 12.45 mm |
| March | -7.7 °C | 4.5 °C | 18.29 mm |
| April | -1.1 °C | 12.9 °C | 31.24 mm |
| May | 5.8 °C | 19.7 °C | 65.02 mm |
| June | 11.6 °C | 24.9 °C | 86.36 mm |
| July | 14.4 °C | 28.7 °C | 82.55 mm |
| August | 13.2 °C | 28.3 °C | 58.42 mm |
| September | 7.8 °C | 22.9 °C | 45.47 mm |
| October | 0.6 °C | 14 °C | 35.31 mm |
| November | -6.9 °C | 4.8 °C | 18.54 mm |
| December | -12.9 °C | -2.3 °C | 15.75 mm |
| Annual | -0.5 °C | 12.6 °C | 481.59 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |