Lexington, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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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 · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 45.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,155 mm
- 3.3 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lexington: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEXINGTON, NC US (USC00314970), adjusted for the elevation of Lexington.
Lexington weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lexington through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lexington?
Lexington has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 45.5 inches (1,155 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lexington is April–May and September–October. At 810 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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Questions about the weather in Lexington
What is the hottest month in Lexington?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Lexington?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Lexington?
About 45.5 inches (1,155 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Lexington?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lexington?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lexington have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Lexington in November?
Highs average 62°F and lows 36°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Lexington?
Around 6:56 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:15 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Lexington weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Lexington.
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