Climate normals · 1970–2000
Lexington Climate
Lexington is a city in United States (KY) with a population of about 320,347. Its average annual temperature is 12.8°C (55°F), with roughly 1168 mm of rain per year.
12.8°C
Avg Temp
1168
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Lexington Climate
Lexington has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F) and receives about 1168 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.8°C
Avg Temp
1168
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / 31° | 78 mm |
| February | 2° / 36° | 83 mm |
| March | 7° / 45° | 112 mm |
| April | 12° / 54° | 102 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 121 mm |
| June | 22° / 72° | 108 mm |
| July | 25° / 76° | 117 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 97 mm |
| September | 20° / 68° | 87 mm |
| October | 14° / 56° | 70 mm |
| November | 8° / 46° | 90 mm |
| December | 3° / 37° | 103 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Lexington
The most comfortable months to visit Lexington are typically September, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Lexington are typically September, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Lexington, United States has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C and about 1168 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Lexington average about 30°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.