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Weather & Climate in Lincoln, NH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lincoln has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 1,655 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,655 ft (504 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 349/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0605°N, 71.6710°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Coos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mount Washington Regional (HIE) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Oct 16, 2012 | 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine | M4.7 | 96 km | 16 km |
| Aug 21, 1996 | 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire | M3.8 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire | M3.8 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine | M3.8 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine | M3.6 | 113 km | 16 km |
| Jan 3, 2000 | 4 km W of Leeds, Maine | M3.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1992 | 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.4 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.2 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts | M3.1 | 147 km | 2 km |
| May 6, 2020 | 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada | M3.1 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Jan 27, 2000 | 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire | M3.0 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine | M3.0 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 1999 | 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts | M3.0 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Feb 4, 2022 | 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire | M2.9 | 54 km | 8 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire | M2.9 | 35 km | 8 km |
| May 14, 2007 | 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont | M2.8 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Feb 12, 1995 | 1 km NNE of Turner, Maine | M2.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire | M2.8 | 89 km | 7 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire | M2.8 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 2024 | 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine | M2.8 | 146 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 2 | 98 mph | 188 km |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 1 | 86 mph | 257 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
82 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 14 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 25, 1969 | EF3 | 21 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 1999 | EF2 | 89 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1981 | EF2 | 81 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1973 | EF2 | 59 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1972 | EF2 | 74 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 1966 | EF2 | 35 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 1963 | EF2 | 64 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 47 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2017 | EF1 | 76 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2017 | EF1 | 68 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2017 | EF1 | 70 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 28, 2014 | EF1 | 91 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2011 | EF1 | 57 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF1 | 88 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | 81 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2010 | EF1 | 93 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF1 | 86 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF1 | 98 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2009 | EF1 | 88 km | 16.4 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2009 | EF1 | 61 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.1 in |
Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").