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Current Weather and Forecast in Lexington, KY

Kentucky, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 23:18
53°
Clear Feels like 48° · High 75° / Low 52°
Wind
9 mph
Humidity
60%
UV index
0 Low
Updated just now

Lexington hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 75°F (24°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical October high of 69°F (20°C).

Now
12 AM
1 AM
2 AM
3 AM
4 AM
5 AM
6 AM
7 AM
7:38 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
7 PM
7:13 PM
Sunset
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
48°
Heat index / wind chill adjusted
Wind
9 mph
ENE · gusts 17 mph
Humidity
60%
Dew point 39°
Pressure
30.2 in
What pressure readings mean
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
1% chance today

Lexington weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)

Tomorrow in Lexington looks sunny, with a high of 75° and an overnight low of 46°. Rain is unlikely (2% chance). Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 5 (moderate).

High / Low
75° / 46°
Precipitation
2%
Sunrise / sunset
07:38 AM / 07:13 PM

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Lexington 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 75° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Tue, Oct 6 Tuesday
Sunny
High 75° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 83° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 81° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 77° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Overcast
High 70° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 75%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 62° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 93%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Cloudy
High 77° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 16%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Sunny
High 82° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Overcast
High 74° Low 63°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 67° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 77%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Overcast
High 78° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 68%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 66° Low 41°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Sunny
High 56° Low 35°
Chance of precipitation: 3%

About the weather in Lexington

Lexington has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 27°. February brings the most rain, on about 12 days, while June is the sunniest, with 11.6 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 138 days.

Lexington climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

What is the best time to visit Lexington?
The best time to visit Lexington is generally April to June and August to October, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 76°F (24°C), with rain on about 11 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
Does it snow in Lexington?
Yes - about 7 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through March.
When is Lexington at its hottest?
July, averaging 86°F (30°C) by day and 68°F (20°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 97°F (36°C).
Which month is coolest in Lexington?
January, with highs of 42°F (6°C) and lows near 27°F (-3°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -20°F (-29°C).
When does it rain most in Lexington?
February, at 5.2 inches (133 mm) over about 12 days. October is the driest month, at 3.2 inches (82 mm).
Does it freeze in Lexington?
Average overnight lows sit at or below 0°C in 2 months of the year, January through February.