Lexington, IA
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Iowa
Lexington is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Iowa. It is 4.0 miles S of West Chester, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52359.
Lexington at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 52359
- Nearest town
- West Chester (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.3978, -91.8069
Weather in Lexington now
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Lexington weather by the hour
Lexington weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lexington.
This week in Lexington
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lexington
What is the weather usually like in Lexington?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 37.9 inprecipitation per year · 964 mm
- 25.2 insnowfall per year · 64 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lexington: May and July to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WASHINGTON, IA US (USC00138688), adjusted for the elevation of Lexington.
Lexington weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lexington through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lexington?
Lexington has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-11°C).
It gets about 37.9 inches (964 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lexington is May and July to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Lexington
The closest live webcam is Riverside: RWIS - US 218 MM 44 - mini, 14.6 miles NE of Lexington.
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Questions about Lexington
Where is Lexington, IA?
Lexington is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Iowa, 4.0 miles S of West Chester.
What county is Lexington in?
Lexington is in Washington County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Lexington, IA?
The ZIP code for Lexington is 52359.
What is the nearest town to Lexington?
West Chester, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lexington?
Yes. The closest is Riverside: RWIS - US 218 MM 44 - mini, 14.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lexington?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Lexington?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Lexington?
About 37.9 inches (964 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Lexington?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lexington?
May and July to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lexington have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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