Lincoln, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Lincoln is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 97,541. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 97,541 |
| Population Density | 7,078 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.2268°, -0.5379° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.0 inches (941 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.4 inches (14 cm) |
About Lincoln
Lincoln is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 97,541. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Lincoln
Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 613 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,078/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2268°N, 0.5379°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.4").
Colleges & Universities in Lincoln
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Creative College | College | - | Visit → |
| Bridge House | University | - | , |
| David Chiddick Building | University | - | , |
| Horncastle College | College | - | , |
| Joseph Banks Laboratories | University | - | , |
| Lagat College | College | - | , |
| Lincoln Bishop University | University | - | Visit → |
| Lincoln College | College | - | Visit → |
| Lincoln College of Art | College | 1784 | , |
| Minerva Building | University | - | Visit → |
| Minister House | University | - | , |
| One Campus Way | University | - | , |
| Royal Air Force College | College | - | , |
| Sarah Swift Building | University | - | , |
| Showground Campus | College | - | Visit → |
| Sleaford Joint Sixth Form (St George's) | College | - | Visit → |
| Stephen Langton Building | University | - | , |
| Think Tank | University | - | , |
| University of Lincoln | University | - | Visit → |
| University of Lincoln - Brayford Campus | University | - | , |
| University of Lincoln - Riseholme Campus | University | - | , |
| University of Lincoln Brayford Campus | University | - | , |
| Village Hall | University | - | , |
| Witham House | University | - | , |
Schools in Lincoln
23 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Francis Special School | - | - | - | - |
| Lincoln Minster School | - | - | - | - |
| Lincoln Castle Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Giles Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Athena School | - | - | - | - |
| Springwell Lincoln City Academy | - | - | - | - |
| The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Peter At Gowts Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Ermine Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Sure Start (Lincoln North children's centre) | - | - | - | - |
| Hartsholme Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Lincoln UTC | - | - | - | - |
| The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| The Priory City of Lincoln Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School | - | - | - | - |
| Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Westgate Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Street Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lincoln
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| Lincs Sound | 00s, 10s | UNKNOWN | |
| 103 The Eye | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Newark | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Magna Mix | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| Heckington Living Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 107FM | community | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lincoln
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Centre | ||||
| Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre | ||||
| Gainsborough Old Hall | ||||
| Lincoln Museum | ||||
| Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum | ||||
| Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre | ||||
| Mrs Smith's Cottage | ||||
| Museum of Lincolnshire Life | ||||
| Newark Air Museum | ||||
| North Ings Farm Museum | ||||
| RAF Ingham - Polish Bomber Squadrons Centre | ||||
| RAF Waddington Heritage Centre | ||||
| Sector Operations Room Museum | ||||
| Skellingthorpe Heritage Room | ||||
| Sleaford Museum | ||||
| The Gainsborough Heritage Centre | ||||
| Victorian Prison |
Libraries in Lincoln
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balderton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birchwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boultham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bracebridge Heath Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bracebridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cherry Willingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Collingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gainsborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Central Warehouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lincoln Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nettleham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Post Office and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruskington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sleaford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Welton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lincoln
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornhill Market | |||||
| Hemswell Sunday Market - Carboot Sale | |||||
| Lincoln Autojumble | |||||
| Market Square |
Hotels in Lincoln
13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lincoln
63 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lincoln
50 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Lincoln
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Lincoln
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lincoln
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lincoln
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lincoln
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lincoln
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lincoln
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lincoln
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lincoln
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lincoln
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lincoln
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lincoln
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Lincoln
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lincoln
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sail Brewery | ||||
| Ferry Ales |
Stadiums & Teams in Lincoln
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lincoln
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Humberside Airport | HUY | Medium Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | - | Medium Airport |
| (Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bakersfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brookfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burton-Constable Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Claybrooke Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cuxwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eastfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fenland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Furze Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Garton Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lincoln
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bailgate Post Office | |
| Burton Road Post Office | |
| Monks Road Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lincoln
38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alive | |
| All Saints | |
| All Saints | |
| Bailgate Methodist Church | |
| Burton Road | |
| Central Methodist Church | |
| Ermine United Reformed Church | |
| Faizan-e-Madina Lincoln Islamic Centre & Mosque | |
| Friends' Meeting House | |
| Holy Cross Church | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Lincoln Baptist Church | |
| Lincoln Cathedral | |
| Monks Road Methodist Church | |
| Moorland Park Methodist Church | |
| Our Lady of Lincoln | |
| Saint Giles | |
| Saint Hugh of Lincoln | |
| Saint John the Baptist | |
| Saint Mary Magdalene |
Explore Near Lincoln
UFO Sightings Near Lincoln
11 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Lincoln.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln (uk/england) | 2014 | Light travelling horizontally then shooting upwards in a flash. |
| Lincoln (lincolnshire) (uk/england) | 2013 | Red dots of light in haphazard formation travelling fast across the heavens |
| Lincoln (uk/england) | 2012 | Bright light that then dimmed and slowly travelled horizontally across small portion of sky. |
| Lincoln (uk/england) | 2009 | Lincolnshire, England |
| Lincoln (uk/england) | 2009 | big ball of fire travaling at speed high in the sky |
| Lincoln (uk/england) | 2008 | Brief view of fast object |
| Lincoln (uk/england) | 2007 | a medium size light in the sky with smaller lights around it |
| Lincoln (uk/england) | 2003 | Small black object seen over a common. |
| Lincoln (uk/england) | 2001 | A series of 15 white lights in a formation of a triangle,of which the bottom row of 5 lights changed from white intermittantly to orang |
| Lincoln, lincolnshire (uk/england) | 1999 | Silenced by Military Police Laughed at by Metropolitan Police |
| Lincoln (near) (uk/england) | 1970 | Was attending a music festival near Lincoln England July 1970. Met someone I vaguely knew from London who convinced me to come with him |
Quick Facts
Around Lincoln
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Lincoln
22 places within 15 km
- • Bishop's Palace
- • Branston Roman villa
- • Bullinton Priory
- • East Gate
- • Goltho Hall (archaeological site)
- + 8 more
- • Lincoln Castle
- • Somerton Castle
- • Oxeney Island
- • Slacks Hill
- • Steep Hill
- • Lucy Tower
- • Five Mile End
- • Great West Wood
- • Scampton Viewpoint
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What is the population of Lincoln?
Lincoln has a population of 97,541 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7,078 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lincoln?
Lincoln has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.
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