Climate change in Lincoln County, Tennessee
Since 1979, Lincoln County, Tennessee has warmed 2.1°F, with 6 fewer days above 90°F, 13 more nights above 70°F and 14% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Stephens County, GA's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.1°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): −0.5°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.9°F
- Precipitation: +14%
- Wettest day of the year: −6%
- Longest dry spell: +2 days
- Days above 90°F: −6 days
- Nights above 70°F: +13 days
- Freezing nights: −19 days
- Frost-free season: +28 days
- Muggy days: +8 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): −0.9°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +5 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.