Lincoln, Idaho has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 31.2 °F (low) to 57.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 12.2 Inches. Lincoln is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 21 - May 31 through the first frost around Sep.11 - Sep. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.1 °F | 29.0 °F | 1.11 in. |
| February | 15.4 °F | 33.9 °F | 0.78 in. |
| March | 24.9 °F | 46.5 °F | 1.06 in. |
| April | 30.9 °F | 57.0 °F | 1.18 in. |
| May | 38.6 °F | 66.2 °F | 1.73 in. |
| June | 45.0 °F | 74.9 °F | 1.23 in. |
| July | 50.6 °F | 85.3 °F | 0.57 in. |
| August | 48.7 °F | 84.9 °F | 0.63 in. |
| September | 41.1 °F | 74.4 °F | 1.0 in. |
| October | 31.4 °F | 59.6 °F | 1.13 in. |
| November | 22.1 °F | 43.0 °F | 0.85 in. |
| December | 13.6 °F | 30.4 °F | 0.97 in. |
| Annual | 31.2 °F | 57.1 °F | 12.24 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep.11 - Sep. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - May 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |