Lincoln, Iowa has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 37.2 °F (low) to 57.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 36.7 Inches. Lincoln is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.3 °F | 26.5 °F | 0.98 in. |
| February | 13.4 °F | 31.2 °F | 1.14 in. |
| March | 24.9 °F | 44.4 °F | 2.08 in. |
| April | 36.0 °F | 58.8 °F | 3.78 in. |
| May | 48.8 °F | 70.4 °F | 4.92 in. |
| June | 59.5 °F | 80.0 °F | 5.65 in. |
| July | 62.6 °F | 82.9 °F | 4.3 in. |
| August | 59.9 °F | 80.9 °F | 4.29 in. |
| September | 51.1 °F | 75.1 °F | 3.4 in. |
| October | 38.9 °F | 62.0 °F | 2.7 in. |
| November | 26.5 °F | 45.6 °F | 1.96 in. |
| December | 15.7 °F | 32.3 °F | 1.49 in. |
| Annual | 37.2 °F | 57.5 °F | 36.69 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |