Weather & Climate in Lincoln Park, NY

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

Lincoln Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 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 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 150 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.4°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	150 ft (46 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density	1,573/sq mi
Coordinates	41.9580°N, 74.0048°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Ulster County County
Nearest Airport	Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"

39% above US avg

Snowfall 59.2"

Wettest Month (May) 4.45"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	45.2 / 100
Community Resilience	80.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Jun 17, 1991	7 km NE of Worcester, New York	M4.0	93 km	5 km
Oct 2, 1994	6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.7	149 km	10 km
Jun 16, 2000	5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts	M3.3	99 km	10 km
Dec 13, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.2	69 km	10 km
Jul 24, 2007	12 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M3.1	73 km	15 km
May 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.1	69 km	9 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	123 km	10 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	105 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	129 km	0 km
Oct 21, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.9	69 km	7 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	105 km	12 km
Mar 22, 2009	9 km SW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	76 km	16 km
Aug 27, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	81 km	22 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	94 km	9 km
Aug 25, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.7	81 km	18 km
Feb 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.7	69 km	9 km
Feb 20, 2009	15 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M2.7	69 km	8 km
Aug 14, 2014	6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut	M2.7	142 km	4 km
Feb 27, 2008	2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York	M2.7	87 km	6 km
Aug 14, 2015	3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey	M2.6	142 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	104 mph	217 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	86 mph	100 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

185 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 293 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 29, 1995	EF4	55 km	11.5 mi	3
Aug 28, 1973	EF4	70 km	9.8 mi	4
May 22, 2014	EF3	97 km	6.8 mi	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	82 km	7.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 1974	EF3	36 km	49.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 1971	EF3	91 km	0.1 mi	0
May 24, 1962	EF3	86 km	11.6 mi	1
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	94 km	16.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 2023	EF2	78 km	10.0 mi	0
May 15, 2018	EF2	58 km	1.2 mi	0
May 29, 2013	EF2	100 km	12.8 mi	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	97 km	7.4 mi	0
Jul 12, 2006	EF2	99 km	10.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 2003	EF2	27 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 21, 2003	EF2	55 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 23, 2001	EF2	75 km	0.5 mi	0
May 18, 2000	EF2	16 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	75 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	73 km	3.7 mi	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	69 km	4.5 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1964	LONG ISLAND, NY	Meteorological	0.3 m	—	149 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 acres, 1985).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1985	UNNAMED	23,000	85 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	90 km
2015	ROOSA GAP	2,747	50 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,224	34 km
2016	SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE	1,929	42 km
2006	CHERRYTOWN FIRE	943	32 km
1988	UNNAMED	833	80 km
2016	SHERWOOD	642	87 km
2024	WHITEHOUSE	607	37 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	2.7 in	Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in
April	47°F (9°C)	3.7 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	67°F (19°C)	3.9 in
July	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.7 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.8 in
October	51°F (11°C)	3.5 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.8 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	3.4 in

Lincoln Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").

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