Weather & Climate in Lincoln, AR

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Lincoln enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,456 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.3°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,456 ft (444 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density	997/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9488°N, 94.4175°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Washington County County
Nearest Airport	Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"

42% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.63"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	28.5 / 100
Community Resilience	35.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	127 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	125 km	6 km
Jun 11, 2017	6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas	M3.6	137 km	6 km
Nov 15, 1990	16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas	M3.5	130 km	29 km
Jun 27, 2000	15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas	M3.4	147 km	0 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	125 km	7 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	124 km	8 km
Feb 7, 2020	2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	129 km	6 km
Feb 7, 2020	3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	129 km	6 km
Aug 12, 2019	1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	124 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2022	10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	133 km	13 km
Mar 14, 2022	12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma	M3.1	138 km	8 km
Apr 1, 2020	2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.1	123 km	9 km
Jun 16, 2017	6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas	M2.9	136 km	6 km
Sep 21, 2019	2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	124 km	7 km
Feb 3, 2021	1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	127 km	7 km
Aug 14, 2024	13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	138 km	8 km
May 8, 2022	13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	138 km	7 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.8	124 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2019	3 km ENE of Quinton, OK	M2.8	123 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

646 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,017 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	87 km	11.9 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	86 km	45.7 mi	4
Apr 24, 1975	EF4	99 km	11.9 mi	3
May 26, 1973	EF4	93 km	3.6 mi	5
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	84 km	2.0 mi	14
May 5, 1960	EF4	64 km	5.4 mi	5
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	66 km	0.1 mi	10
May 25, 2024	EF3	43 km	7.9 mi	0
Mar 30, 2022	EF3	30 km	5.2 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	99 km	29.0 mi	1
May 22, 2011	EF3	73 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	14 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	64 km	29.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	38 km	25.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	75 km	2.0 mi	2
May 4, 1999	EF3	44 km	38.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	62 km	15.0 mi	2
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	63 km	10.1 mi	2
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	32 km	19.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	55 km	1.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	71 km
2000	UNNAMED	15,318	85 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,774	56 km
1998	UNNAMED	13,929	84 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	75 km
2016	UNNAMED	11,929	84 km
2017	MIDDLE RIDGE	8,501	45 km
2016	UNNAMED	7,919	67 km
2013	UNNAMED	7,804	67 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,415	49 km
2019	UNNAMED	7,344	67 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,657	44 km
2017	HILLTOP	6,523	72 km
2010	SPUD ROCK CENTRAL	6,117	49 km
2009	TELAMAY HOLLOW	5,686	38 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,537	53 km
2011	UNNAMED	5,358	83 km
2017	PERSIMMON RIDGE	5,333	69 km
2009	SAWMILL HOLLOW	5,166	38 km
2011	GRUBER	4,831	72 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	2.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in
March	49°F (10°C)	4.4 in
April	58°F (14°C)	4.4 in
May	66°F (19°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.2 in
August	78°F (25°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
September	70°F (21°C)	5.0 in
October	60°F (15°C)	4.3 in
November	48°F (9°C)	4.3 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.3 in

Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.2").

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