Lincoln County has a semi-arid desert climate, with hot summers and cold winters. On average, temperatures range from the low to mid 90s in the summer months to low 40s in winter. The hottest month is July, while the coldest is December. Rainfall totals are usually light throughout the year, but monsoonal rains may occur during summer months bringing heavier precipitation. Snowfall can occur any time of year, but is more likely November through March.
Lincoln County, Nevada gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lincoln County averages 9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 269 sunny days per year in Lincoln County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lincoln County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 42 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 94 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 9 inches of snow a year