Lincolnton 4 W Weather Records (USC00314996)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Lincolnton 4 W (USC00314996), North Carolina, United States, with 75 years of record.
Key Facts for Lincolnton 4 W
- Lincolnton 4 W (USC00314996) is a weather station in North Carolina, United States at 35.46 latitude and -81.33 longitude, 270 m (887 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1952 to 2026, 75 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Lincolnton 4 W still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Lincolnton 4 W tied a daily record high minimum temperature of 18.3 C (64.9 F) on 3 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: North Carolina, United States, 35.46 latitude, -81.33 longitude.
- Elevation: 270 m (887 ft).
- Period of record: 1952 to 2026, 75 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
19 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| Feb | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| Mar | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -14.4 C (6.1 F) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| Apr | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| May | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| Jun | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) |
| Jul | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) |
| Aug | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) |
| Sep | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) |
| Oct | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| Nov | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -11.7 C (10.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 24 |
| 1953 | 40 |
| 1954 | 41 |
| 1955 | 22 |
| 1956 | 25 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1958 | 25 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 26 |
| 1961 | 32 |
| 1962 | 33 |
| 1963 | 26 |
| 1964 | 23 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 34 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 33 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 19 |
All-Time Record Progression
7 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1982-01-11 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1985-01-21 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1987-01-22 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 36.8 cm (14.5 in) |
| 1987-01-22 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 35.6 cm (14.0 in) |
| 1990-09-09 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 2003-07-13 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2005-10-08 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 138.7 mm (5.5 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Oct: 138.7 mm (5.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) | 9 January 2024 |
| Feb | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) | 6 February 2020 |
| Mar | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) | 20 March 2003 |
| Apr | 105.7 mm (4.2 in) | 29 April 1975 |
| May | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) | 15 May 1976 |
| Jun | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) | 25 June 1980 |
| Jul | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) | 13 July 2003 |
| Aug | 125.7 mm (4.9 in) | 27 August 2008 |
| Sep | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) | 30 September 1959 |
| Oct | 138.7 mm (5.5 in) | 8 October 2005 |
| Nov | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) | 11 November 2020 |
| Dec | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) | 28 December 1958 |
Period of Record Coverage
1952 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 258 | 70% | No |
| 1953 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1954 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 1955 | 278 | 76% | No |
| 1956 | 259 | 71% | No |
| 1957 | 244 | 67% | No |
| 1958 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1959 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1960 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1961 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1962 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1963 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1964 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1965 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1966 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1967 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 1968 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1969 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1970 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1971 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1972 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1973 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1975 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1976 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1977 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1978 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1979 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1980 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1981 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1982 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1983 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1984 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1985 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1986 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1987 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1988 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1989 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1990 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1991 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 284 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 October 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | tie | 40 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 September 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | tie | 60 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | tie | 72 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 September 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | tie | 43 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | tie | 32 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 September 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 68 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 August 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | tie | 19 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 July 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily low max (Tie) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | tie | 40 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 July 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily rain | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 17 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 July 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily high min (Tie) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | tie | 43 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 July 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily high min (Tie) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | tie | 48 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 July 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily high max (Tie) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | tie | 72 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 July 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily high max | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 72 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily low min (Tie) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | tie | 53 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 June 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily high min (Tie) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | tie | 9 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 June 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily high min | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 40 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 May 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily low max (Tie) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | tie | 59 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 May 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily low min | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 24 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 May 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | daily low min (Tie) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | tie | 44 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 March 2026 | Lincolnton 4 W, US | monthly high max (Tie) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | tie | 40 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
68 complete years, 1953 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 16.0 C | +0.89 C |
| 1958 | 14.0 C | -1.19 C |
| 1959 | 14.8 C | -0.31 C |
| 1960 | 14.2 C | -0.99 C |
| 1961 | 14.5 C | -0.70 C |
| 1962 | 14.5 C | -0.61 C |
| 1963 | 13.9 C | -1.22 C |
| 1964 | 14.3 C | -0.85 C |
| 1965 | 14.8 C | -0.34 C |
| 1966 | 14.5 C | -0.64 C |
| 1967 | 14.8 C | -0.32 C |
| 1969 | 14.3 C | -0.90 C |
| 1970 | 15.3 C | +0.13 C |
| 1971 | 15.1 C | -0.02 C |
| 1972 | 14.8 C | -0.36 C |
| 1973 | 15.3 C | +0.17 C |
| 1974 | 15.2 C | +0.09 C |
| 1975 | 15.3 C | +0.15 C |
| 1976 | 14.3 C | -0.81 C |
| 1977 | 15.1 C | -0.03 C |
| 1978 | 14.5 C | -0.68 C |
| 1979 | 14.4 C | -0.72 C |
| 1980 | 14.9 C | -0.25 C |
| 1981 | 14.5 C | -0.70 C |
| 1982 | 15.1 C | -0.09 C |
| 1983 | 14.6 C | -0.52 C |
| 1984 | 15.3 C | +0.12 C |
| 1985 | 15.5 C | +0.31 C |
| 1986 | 15.8 C | +0.67 C |
| 1987 | 15.1 C | -0.02 C |
| 1988 | 14.3 C | -0.81 C |
| 1989 | 14.7 C | -0.46 C |
| 1990 | 16.3 C | +1.17 C |
| 1991 | 15.7 C | +0.58 C |
| 1992 | 14.5 C | -0.63 C |
| 1993 | 15.0 C | -0.18 C |
| 1994 | 14.9 C | -0.24 C |
| 1995 | 14.7 C | -0.41 C |
| 1996 | 14.4 C | -0.72 C |
| 1997 | 14.5 C | -0.62 C |
| 1998 | 16.0 C | +0.87 C |
| 1999 | 15.3 C | +0.18 C |
| 2000 | 14.7 C | -0.47 C |
| 2001 | 15.3 C | +0.10 C |
| 2002 | 15.4 C | +0.28 C |
| 2003 | 14.8 C | -0.39 C |
| 2004 | 15.1 C | -0.06 C |
| 2005 | 15.2 C | +0.01 C |
| 2006 | 15.6 C | +0.42 C |
| 2007 | 15.9 C | +0.75 C |
| 2008 | 14.9 C | -0.26 C |
| 2009 | 14.8 C | -0.37 C |
| 2010 | 14.9 C | -0.28 C |
| 2011 | 15.7 C | +0.57 C |
| 2012 | 15.9 C | +0.77 C |
| 2013 | 14.8 C | -0.39 C |
| 2014 | 14.8 C | -0.40 C |
| 2015 | 16.0 C | +0.88 C |
| 2016 | 16.2 C | +1.05 C |
| 2017 | 16.1 C | +0.97 C |
| 2018 | 15.9 C | +0.71 C |
| 2019 | 16.5 C | +1.39 C |
| 2020 | 16.1 C | +0.98 C |
| 2021 | 16.0 C | +0.84 C |
| 2022 | 15.8 C | +0.63 C |
| 2023 | 16.2 C | +1.04 C |
| 2024 | 16.4 C | +1.28 C |
| 2025 | 15.9 C | +0.74 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade over 1953 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 68 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 1953 to 2025 | 68 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 1953 to 2025 | 68 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 1953 to 2025 | 68 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1952 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 1952 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 75 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) | 1985 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) | 75 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 138.7 mm (5.5 in) | 2005 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) | 75 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 247.9 mm (9.8 in) | 2005 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) | 75 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 51 days | 2016 | 20 days | 75 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1953 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1954 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1955 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1956 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1957 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1958 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1959 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1960 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1961 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1962 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1963 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1964 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1965 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1966 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1967 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1968 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1969 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1970 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1971 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1972 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1973 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1974 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1975 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1976 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1977 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1978 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1979 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1980 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1981 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1982 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1983 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1984 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1985 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1986 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1987 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1988 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1989 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1990 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1991 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1992 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1993 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1994 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1995 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1996 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1997 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1998 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1999 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2000 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2001 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2002 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2003 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2004 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2005 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2006 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2007 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2008 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2009 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2010 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2011 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2012 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2013 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2014 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2015 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2016 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2017 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2018 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2019 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2020 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2021 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2022 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2023 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2024 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2025 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2026 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1952 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1953 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1954 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1955 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1956 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1957 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1958 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1959 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1960 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1961 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1962 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1963 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1964 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1965 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1966 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1967 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1968 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1969 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1970 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1971 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1972 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1973 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1974 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1975 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1976 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1977 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1978 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1979 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1980 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1981 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1982 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1983 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1984 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1985 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1986 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1987 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1988 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1989 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1990 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1991 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1992 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1993 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1994 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1995 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1996 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1997 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1998 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1999 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2000 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2001 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2002 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2003 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2004 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2005 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2006 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2007 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2008 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2009 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2010 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2011 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2012 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2013 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2014 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2015 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2016 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2017 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2018 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2019 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2020 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2021 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 2022 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 2023 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2024 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2025 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2026 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1953 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1954 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1955 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1956 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1957 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1958 | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1959 | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1960 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1961 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1962 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1963 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1964 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1965 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1966 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1967 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1968 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1969 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1970 | 99.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1971 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1972 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1973 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1974 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1975 | 105.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1976 | 95.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1977 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1978 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1979 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1980 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1981 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1982 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1983 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1984 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1985 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1986 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1987 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1988 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1989 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1990 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1991 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1992 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1993 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1994 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1995 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1996 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1997 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1998 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1999 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2000 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2001 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2002 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2003 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2004 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2005 | 138.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2006 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2007 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2008 | 125.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2009 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2010 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2011 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2012 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2013 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2014 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2015 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2016 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2017 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2018 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2019 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2020 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2021 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2022 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2023 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2024 | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2025 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2026 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 97.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1953 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1954 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1955 | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1956 | 166.6 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1957 | 137.1 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1958 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1959 | 150.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1960 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1961 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1962 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1963 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1964 | 184.4 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1965 | 143.7 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1966 | 95.9 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1967 | 158.3 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1968 | 86.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1969 | 174.3 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1970 | 174.3 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1971 | 142.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1972 | 122.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1973 | 111.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1974 | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1975 | 163.9 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1976 | 116.4 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1977 | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1978 | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1979 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1980 | 138.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1981 | 104.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1982 | 108.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1983 | 99.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1984 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1985 | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1986 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1987 | 127.6 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1988 | 97.1 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1989 | 130.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1990 | 173.9 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1991 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1992 | 104.5 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1993 | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1994 | 181.2 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1995 | 135.0 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1996 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1997 | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1998 | 134.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1999 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2000 | 82.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2001 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2002 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2003 | 162.0 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2004 | 146.0 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2005 | 247.9 mm (9.8 in) |
| 2006 | 166.8 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2007 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2008 | 154.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2009 | 104.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2010 | 98.5 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2011 | 149.3 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2012 | 96.2 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2013 | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2014 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2015 | 114.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2016 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2017 | 101.7 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2018 | 119.2 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2019 | 133.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2020 | 139.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2021 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2022 | 94.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2023 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2024 | 171.0 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2025 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2026 | 115.0 mm (4.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 30 days |
| 1953 | 23 days |
| 1954 | 24 days |
| 1955 | 26 days |
| 1956 | 24 days |
| 1957 | 18 days |
| 1958 | 26 days |
| 1959 | 23 days |
| 1960 | 20 days |
| 1961 | 15 days |
| 1962 | 26 days |
| 1963 | 33 days |
| 1964 | 33 days |
| 1965 | 32 days |
| 1966 | 19 days |
| 1967 | 21 days |
| 1968 | 26 days |
| 1969 | 20 days |
| 1970 | 21 days |
| 1971 | 16 days |
| 1972 | 13 days |
| 1973 | 19 days |
| 1974 | 19 days |
| 1975 | 20 days |
| 1976 | 21 days |
| 1977 | 19 days |
| 1978 | 36 days |
| 1979 | 18 days |
| 1980 | 17 days |
| 1981 | 39 days |
| 1982 | 12 days |
| 1983 | 17 days |
| 1984 | 35 days |
| 1985 | 23 days |
| 1986 | 23 days |
| 1987 | 19 days |
| 1988 | 18 days |
| 1989 | 20 days |
| 1990 | 17 days |
| 1991 | 34 days |
| 1992 | 16 days |
| 1993 | 15 days |
| 1994 | 14 days |
| 1995 | 15 days |
| 1996 | 14 days |
| 1997 | 25 days |
| 1998 | 25 days |
| 1999 | 27 days |
| 2000 | 40 days |
| 2001 | 29 days |
| 2002 | 20 days |
| 2003 | 17 days |
| 2004 | 14 days |
| 2005 | 34 days |
| 2006 | 29 days |
| 2007 | 19 days |
| 2008 | 18 days |
| 2009 | 20 days |
| 2010 | 20 days |
| 2011 | 18 days |
| 2012 | 24 days |
| 2013 | 14 days |
| 2014 | 19 days |
| 2015 | 22 days |
| 2016 | 51 days |
| 2017 | 24 days |
| 2018 | 19 days |
| 2019 | 38 days |
| 2020 | 13 days |
| 2021 | 16 days |
| 2022 | 18 days |
| 2023 | 20 days |
| 2024 | 28 days |
| 2025 | 26 days |
| 2026 | 19 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
68 years with a frostAcross 68 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Lincolnton 4 W falls on 11 April and the median first autumn frost on 27 October, which leaves a median of 200 days between them.
In 1996 to 2025 the median growing season was 200 days. That is 3 days fewer than in 1953 to 1987.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by -1.6 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1953 to 1987) | Recent period (1996 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 11 April | 11 April | 11 April | no change | +1.0 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 27 October | 29 October | 30 October | 1 day later | -0.6 days per decade |
| Growing days | 200 days | 203 days | 200 days | 3 days fewer | -1.6 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
70 years, 1953 to 2025A day with at least 73.6 mm (2.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 132.4 mm (5.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 5 years | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 116.5 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 124.9 mm (4.9 in) | |
| 100 years | 132.4 mm (5.2 in) | Longer than the 70 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 70 years of values from 1953 to 2025.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 138.7 mm (5.5 in) in 2005; 125.7 mm (4.9 in) in 2008; 112.0 mm (4.4 in) in 2020.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Lincolnton 4 W, at 1998. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1998 ran 0.2 C (0.4 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | -0.2 | -0.4 | likely | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, Lincolnton 4 W had a mean temperature of 15.9 C (60.6 F) and 1,289.0 mm (50.7 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are W Pelzer (United States, 137 km away), Washington 2 ESE (United States, 230 km away) and Winder 4S (United States, 278 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W Pelzer | United States | 137 km (85 mi) | 15.9 C (60.7 F) | 1,299.2 mm (51.1 in) | 0.48 |
| Washington 2 ESE | United States | 230 km (143 mi) | 15.8 C (60.4 F) | 1,234.7 mm (48.6 in) | 0.54 |
| Winder 4S | United States | 278 km (173 mi) | 15.8 C (60.4 F) | 1,299.6 mm (51.2 in) | 0.55 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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