Lexington, KY Weather
Lexington hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 91°F (33°C) is about 7°F (4°C) above the typical August high of 84°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Lexington weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)
Tomorrow in Lexington looks sunny, with a high of 83° and an overnight low of 67°. There is a 61% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Lexington 14-day forecast
About the weather in Lexington
A 23°C spread between its warmest and coolest months puts Lexington among the more strongly seasonal places we cover. July averages 86°F (30°C) by day; January averages 42°F (6°C), with nights at 27°F (-3°C).
Lexington weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 86°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 42°F (6°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 97°F (36°C) high · -20°F (-29°C) low
- Wettest month: February (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 23°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Snow: about 7 days a year
- Months with freezing average lows: 2
- Average humidity: 72%
Temperatures through the year
Overnight lows average at or below freezing for 2 months, January through February. July is the warm end of the year, averaging 86°F (30°C) by day and 68°F (20°C) overnight. January bottoms out at 42°F (6°C) in daylight, 27°F (-3°C) after dark. June is the brightest month at 11.6 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 8.7.
Rain, sun and snow
Snow falls on roughly 7 days a year, mostly November through March. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 97°F (36°C) and the lowest daily minimum -20°F (-29°C).
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Lexington stays on the cool side of mild: 65°F (18°C) by day, 46°F (8°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 39 of the 90 days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Lexington sits firmly in the heat, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); rain falls on around 39 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.4 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Lexington stays on the cool side of mild: 68°F (20°C) by day, 50°F (10°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter stays firmly cold here - highs near 46°F (8°C), nights near 30°F (-1°C), and rain falls on around 34 of the 90 days, plus about 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% |