Lexington-Fayette, KY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lexington-Fayette.
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What is the weather usually like in Lexington-Fayette?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 49.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,266 mm
- 14.5 insnowfall per year · 37 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lexington-Fayette: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEXINGTON BLUEGRASS AP, KY US (USW00093820), adjusted for the elevation of Lexington-Fayette.
Lexington-Fayette weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lexington-Fayette through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:47 AM | 7:46 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 9:03 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:45 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:17 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:45 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lexington-Fayette?
Lexington-Fayette has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lexington-Fayette is May–June and September–October. At 1,001 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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What is the hottest month in Lexington-Fayette?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Lexington-Fayette?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Lexington-Fayette?
About 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Lexington-Fayette?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lexington-Fayette?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lexington-Fayette have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Lexington-Fayette in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 36°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Lexington-Fayette?
Around 7:17 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:27 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Lexington-Fayette weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Lexington-Fayette.
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