Lexington, KY Weather
Lexington hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 90°F (32°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 84°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Lexington weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Lexington looks sunny, with a high of 88° and an overnight low of 70°. There is a 64% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (high).
Lexington 14-day forecast
About the weather in Lexington
Weather in Lexington is shaped by its humid subtropical climate - expect hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. July afternoons typically reach 86°F (30°C), while January highs hover near 42°F (6°C). Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches (1305 mm) over about 138 rainy days.
Lexington weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 86°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 42°F (6°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: -20°F (-29°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: February (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 7 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 86°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 68°F (20°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 42°F (6°C) and lows around 27°F (-3°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as -20°F (-29°C).
Rain, sun and snow
February is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.2 inches (133 mm) of rain over 12 days, while October is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.6 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 7 days in a typical year, mostly from November through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Lexington is mild, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 39 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Lexington brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 39 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Lexington is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 68°F (20°C) and nights around 50°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Lexington is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 46°F (8°C) and nights around 30°F (-1°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season, plus around 5 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Lexington by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 27° | 12 | 4.0 in | 5.5 h/day | 72% |
| February | 48° | 30° | 12 | 5.2 in | 6.5 h/day | 69% |
| March | 56° | 37° | 12 | 4.7 in | 7.8 h/day | 68% |
| April | 65° | 45° | 13 | 4.8 in | 9.1 h/day | 69% |
| May | 75° | 56° | 14 | 4.3 in | 10.3 h/day | 73% |
| June | 83° | 64° | 12 | 4.8 in | 11.6 h/day | 71% |
| July | 86° | 68° | 14 | 5.0 in | 11.5 h/day | 76% |
| August | 84° | 66° | 12 | 3.8 in | 11.0 h/day | 75% |
| September | 80° | 62° | 8 | 3.6 in | 9.8 h/day | 72% |
| October | 69° | 50° | 10 | 3.2 in | 8.6 h/day | 71% |
| November | 55° | 39° | 9 | 3.5 in | 6.7 h/day | 71% |
| December | 48° | 33° | 11 | 4.4 in | 5.5 h/day | 74% |