Climate change in Lincoln County, Kentucky
Since 1979, Lincoln County, Kentucky has warmed 2.5°F, with 4 fewer days above 90°F, 9 more nights above 70°F and 17% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Anderson County, TN's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.5°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.2°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.6°F
- Precipitation: +17%
- Wettest day of the year: +3%
- Longest dry spell: +4 days
- Days above 90°F: −4 days
- Nights above 70°F: +9 days
- Freezing nights: −14 days
- Frost-free season: +10 days
- Muggy days: +12 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +0.6°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +9 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.