January weather in Lincoln, ND
The average temperature in Lincoln in January is 12.7°F (2.6°F–22.8°F). Average precipitation: 0.47 inches.
January is a winter month in Lincoln, and is cooler than the annual average of 42.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 8h 44m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
22.8°F
Avg Low
2.6°F
Precipitation
0.47 in
Daylight
8h 44m
January records in Lincoln
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 37.0°F (2021) | -31.0°F (2018) | 0.04 in (2014) |
| January 2 | 44.1°F (2024) | -31.0°F (2018) | 0.06 in (2017) |
| January 3 | 55.0°F (2012) | -24.0°F (2014) | 0.23 in (2017) |
| January 4 | 55.0°F (2012) | -15.0°F (2017) | 0.08 in (2020) |
| January 5 | 60.1°F (2012) | -22.0°F (2017) | 0.06 in (2022) |
| January 6 | 44.1°F (2012) | -18.0°F (2015) | 0.03 in (2015) |
| January 7 | 44.1°F (2026) | -23.1°F (2022) | 0.02 in (2025) |
| January 8 | 46.9°F (2026) | -24.0°F (2017) | 0.03 in (2014) |
| January 9 | 53.1°F (2012) | -22.0°F (2017) | 0.03 in (2015) |
| January 10 | 54.0°F (2012) | -14.1°F (2016) | 0.12 in (2024) |
| January 11 | 43.0°F (2013) | -22.0°F (2016) | 0.28 in (2018) |
| January 12 | 48.0°F (2026) | -18.9°F (2017) | 0.04 in (2013) |
| January 13 | 51.1°F (2021) | -25.1°F (2017) | 0.04 in (2024) |
| January 14 | 48.0°F (2021) | -29.9°F (2018) | 0.05 in (2021) |
| January 15 | 45.0°F (2012) | -22.0°F (2024) | 0.06 in (2022) |
| January 16 | 43.0°F (2014) | -20.0°F (2018) | 0.06 in (2020) |
| January 17 | 43.0°F (2025) | -24.0°F (2018) | 0.06 in (2026) |
| January 18 | 42.1°F (2015) | -14.1°F (2016) | 0.01 in (2019) |
| January 19 | 43.0°F (2015) | -18.9°F (2016) | 0.13 in (2019) |
| January 20 | 46.0°F (2015) | -13.0°F (2022) | 0.06 in (2016) |
| January 21 | 42.1°F (2018) | -20.9°F (2025) | 0.23 in (2015) |
| January 22 | 37.9°F (2022) | -17.0°F (2025) | 0.25 in (2012) |
| January 23 | 39.9°F (2015) | -18.0°F (2026) | 0.15 in (2022) |
| January 24 | 46.0°F (2015) | -22.0°F (2026) | 0.15 in (2022) |
| January 25 | 44.1°F (2012) | -17.0°F (2026) | 0.22 in (2015) |
| January 26 | 43.0°F (2012) | -18.0°F (2026) | 0.04 in (2014) |
| January 27 | 50.0°F (2015) | -16.1°F (2026) | 0.15 in (2023) |
| January 28 | 54.0°F (2015) | -11.9°F (2014) | 0.12 in (2019) |
| January 29 | 48.0°F (2024) | -11.9°F (2014) | 0.03 in (2017) |
| January 30 | 50.0°F (2024) | -24.0°F (2019) | 0.02 in (2014) |
| January 31 | 55.9°F (2024) | -34.1°F (2019) | 0.02 in (2020) |