Updated October 2026
Lincoln Home National Historic Site Weather by Month
Lincoln Home National Historic Site is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 86°F and a low of 66°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 36°F and an average low of 19°F. May is the wettest month, with about 5.1 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 1.7 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Lincoln Home National Historic Site can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
86°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
19°F avg low
Wettest month
May
5.1 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.8 h of daylight
Average weather at Lincoln Home by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F | 19°F | 2.2 in | 9.5 h |
| February | 41°F | 22°F | 2.2 in | 10.5 h |
| March | 52°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 65°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 13.1 h |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 5.1 in | 14.2 h |
| June | 83°F | 63°F | 5.0 in | 14.8 h |
| July | 86°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 14.6 h |
| August | 84°F | 64°F | 2.9 in | 13.6 h |
| September | 78°F | 56°F | 3.1 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 66°F | 44°F | 3.1 in | 10.9 h |
| November | 53°F | 33°F | 3.1 in | 9.8 h |
| December | 41°F | 24°F | 2.3 in | 9.2 h |
| Year total | 40.5 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00118186, 1.7 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Lincoln Home is at that time of year.
Lincoln Home weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 36°F in January, between 41°F in December and 41°F in February, with average lows between 19°F and 24°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 6.7 inches of precipitation, about 17% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.2 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 52°F in March to 74°F in May, with average lows between 31°F and 53°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 12.2 inches of precipitation, about 30% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.2 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 86°F in July, between 83°F in June and 84°F in August, with average lows between 63°F and 66°F. Together the three months average 12.3 inches of precipitation, about 30% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.8 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 78°F in September to 53°F in November, with average lows between 33°F and 56°F. Together the three months average 9.3 inches of precipitation, about 23% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.8 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Temperatures at our site can range from 0°F (-18°C) in the winter to 95°F (35°C) or warmer in the summer. Summers can be very humid, with both intense sun, rainstorms, and thunderstorms. Winter sees clear skies as well as snow. Please dress appropriate for potential weather conditions. We recommend wearing shoes comfortable for walking.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Lincoln Home
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 39.80°N, 89.65°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Lincoln Home National Historic Site →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.7× the visitors of the park's average month. May is the busiest month of the year and January the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Lincoln Home National Historic Site. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Lincoln Home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, with an average high of 86°F and an average low of 66°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 1.7 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, with an average low of 19°F and an average high of 36°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
May is the wettest month, with about 5.1 inches of precipitation. January and February are the driest, at about 2.2 inches each. The station records about 40.5 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at Lincoln Home National Historic Site runs from about 9.2 hours a day in December to about 14.8 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00118186), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.