Lexington weather by month
Average highs run from 42°F in January to 87°F in July, and January nights average 25°F. It gets 50 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 14 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 90 times a year. The most comfortable months are April and September to October.
Best time to visit Lexington
For comfortable weather, go in April and September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F | 25°F | 3.4 in | 4.7 in | 7 | 0 | 23 | cold |
| February | 47°F | 28°F | 3.6 in | 4.5 in | 7 | 0 | 19 | cold |
| March | 56°F | 36°F | 4.5 in | 2.8 in | 8 | 0 | 13 | cool |
| April | 67°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.2 in | 8 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| June | 84°F | 63°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| July | 87°F | 67°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| August | 86°F | 65°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| September | 80°F | 58°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| October | 69°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| November | 56°F | 36°F | 3.4 in | 0.4 in | 6 | 0 | 11 | cool |
| December | 46°F | 30°F | 4.2 in | 1.9 in | 8 | 0 | 19 | cold |
| Year | 66°F avg | 46°F avg | 49.8 in | 14.5 in | 85 | 25 | 90 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Lexington Bluegrass Airport, KY (USW00093820), 7.4 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Lexington
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 31m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 48m. The earliest sunset comes around December 3 (5:17 pm) and the latest around June 23 (9:04 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 158 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 am | 5:42 pm | 9h 49m |
| February | 7:28 am | 6:16 pm | 10h 48m |
| March | 7:49 am | 7:44 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 7:02 am | 8:13 pm | 13h 11m |
| May | 6:27 am | 8:41 pm | 14h 14m |
| June | 6:14 am | 9:02 pm | 14h 47m |
| July | 6:27 am | 8:59 pm | 14h 32m |
| August | 6:53 am | 8:30 pm | 13h 37m |
| September | 7:19 am | 7:45 pm | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:46 am | 6:59 pm | 11h 13m |
| November | 7:18 am | 5:25 pm | 10h 07m |
| December | 7:47 am | 5:19 pm | 9h 32m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Lexington with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Lexington getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.6°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Lexington.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Lexington?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 87°F and an average low of 67°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Lexington?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 25°F and highs of 42°F.
What is the rainiest month in Lexington?
May gets the most precipitation, 5.4 inches on average. November is the driest at 3.4 inches.
Does it snow in Lexington?
Yes. Lexington averages 15 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Lexington?
For comfortable weather, April and September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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