Weather & Climate in Lincoln, CA

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

Lincoln enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 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 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.2°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	151 ft (46 m)
Area	20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²)
Population Density	2,105/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8745°N, 121.2929°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Sacramento County County
Nearest Airport	Sacramento International (SMF) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"

5% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.72"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	37.4 / 100
Community Resilience	57.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

5,115 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Sep 12, 1994	4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada	M6.1	142 km	14 km
Aug 24, 2014	The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake	M6.0	115 km	11 km
May 24, 2013	2 km NNE of Canyondam, California	M5.7	148 km	8 km
May 11, 2023	Lake Almanor Earthquake	M5.5	149 km	6 km
Aug 10, 2001	3 km N of Blairsden, California	M5.2	119 km	5 km
May 12, 2023	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	M5.2	148 km	6 km
Apr 26, 2008	1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada	M5.1	137 km	3 km
Sep 12, 1994	8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California	M5.1	138 km	-1 km
Aug 10, 2016	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	M5.1	140 km	14 km
Sep 3, 2000	5 km WSW of Yountville, California	M4.9	112 km	9 km
May 24, 2013	1km NNW of Canyondam, CA	M4.9	146 km	4 km
Dec 22, 1995	California-Nevada border region	M4.9	145 km	4 km
Sep 4, 1995	13 km SW of Middletown, California	M4.8	128 km	7 km
Dec 28, 1995	9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.8	143 km	-1 km
Apr 26, 2008	0 km N of Mogul, Nevada	M4.8	138 km	3 km
Oct 30, 1998	4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	117 km	1 km
Jun 26, 2005	8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	114 km	-2 km
May 12, 2006	7 km W of Cobb, California	M4.7	132 km	4 km
Dec 23, 1995	8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.7	145 km	-1 km
Jan 2, 2025	4 km NW of Cobb, CA	M4.7	127 km	1 km

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

Tornado History

70 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 2011	EF2	85 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 10, 1994	EF2	76 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 7, 1978	EF2	24 km	1.9 mi	0
Jan 10, 2023	EF1	100 km	0.4 mi	0
Dec 24, 2015	EF1	24 km	6.2 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	31 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	26 km	4.0 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	36 km	2.0 mi	0
Jan 8, 2005	EF1	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 7, 1993	EF1	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 17, 1992	EF1	50 km	5.0 mi	0
Dec 17, 1992	EF1	76 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1988	EF1	24 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1988	EF1	79 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 22, 1983	EF1	18 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 28, 1970	EF1	69 km	2.3 mi	0
Jan 14, 2023	EF0	63 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 8, 2022	EF0	61 km	0.8 mi	0
Nov 18, 2020	EF0	37 km	4.4 mi	0
Nov 18, 2020	EF0	89 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1868	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	4.5 m	30	148 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (128 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	128 km
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	181 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTH COMPLEX (316,556 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	NORTH COMPLEX	316,556	96 km
2020	HENNESSEY	314,241	90 km
2021	CALDOR	226,583	89 km
2018	CAMP	153,687	100 km
2014	KING	99,070	65 km
2018	COUNTY	92,450	78 km
2022	MOSQUITO	77,858	55 km
2015	BUTTE	72,894	91 km
2017	ATLAS	51,664	100 km
2004	RUMSEY	39,335	86 km
1999	SIXTEEN	37,162	90 km
1988	49R	36,673	42 km
1988	MILLER	35,750	85 km
2013	AMERICAN	27,938	68 km
2008	CANYON COMPLEX (SCOTCH)	26,418	95 km
2008	HUMBOLDT	23,769	98 km
1992	CLEVELAND	21,835	75 km
2008	AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT)	20,709	71 km
2012	SIXTEEN COMPLEX	18,191	89 km
2004	POWER	17,266	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
February	51°F (11°C)	3.8 in
March	54°F (12°C)	3.6 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.0 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in
June	74°F (23°C)	0.2 in
July	78°F (26°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.1 in
September	73°F (23°C)	0.4 in
October	65°F (18°C)	1.7 in
November	53°F (12°C)	4.3 in
December	46°F (8°C)	3.9 in	Coldest

Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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