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Weather & Climate in Lincoln, MI

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

Lincoln has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 276 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 52.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 795 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation795 ft (242 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density305/sq mi
Coordinates44.6844°N, 83.4126°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyAlcona County County
Nearest AirportAlpena County Regional (APN)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 52.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.9 / 100
Community Resilience53.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

91 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 47 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 55 km 21.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 59 km 35.0 mi 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 89 km 11.4 mi 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 62 km 6.4 mi 1
Jun 8, 1953 EF3 16 km 1.8 mi 0
Jun 26, 2021 EF2 80 km 6.8 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 33 km 0.3 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 56 km 4.1 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 70 km 11.6 mi 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF2 84 km 5.0 mi 0
May 28, 1995 EF2 58 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF2 82 km 7.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 83 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 4, 1977 EF2 74 km 2.5 mi 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF2 23 km 4.9 mi 0
Apr 12, 1974 EF2 70 km 0.8 mi 0
May 8, 1964 EF2 78 km 17.9 mi 0
Jul 4, 1957 EF2 74 km 4.9 mi 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF2 43 km 16.6 mi 4
Aug 28, 2018 EF1 72 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) (7,478 acres, 2010).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) 7,478 83 km
1990 CRAWFORD15 6,868 88 km
2021 BRITTLE 5,912 37 km
2006 HUGHES LAKE FIRE 5,285 69 km
2000 NO PABLO 5,266 48 km
1994 UNNAMED 4,059 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,020 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,759 39 km
2018 BRITTLE 04/30/2018 3,484 40 km
2022 BLUE LAKES 2,554 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,349 34 km
1987 OGEMAW22 1,952 65 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,844 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,796 35 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,751 30 km
1984 RIVER ROAD 1,693 29 km
2017 BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX 1,557 40 km
1988 OGEMAW13 1,547 71 km
2024 RANGE 30 24-03 RX 1,523 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,434 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 20°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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