Weather in Lexington, KY
Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 40502, 40503, 40504, 40505 + more
Partly Cloudy
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
51°14% rain
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63°1% rain3-day weather forecast
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Today vs yesterday in Lexington
Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 10%).
It feels like 47°F with winds near 7 mph.
70°F, 1% rain chance and 8 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 12 mph.
Current temperature is 51°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 10%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Lexington
Kentucky has a humid climate with hot summers, generally cool winters and frequent rainfall. Thunderstorms and rapid frontal changes are common.
Lexington is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 37.99°N latitude and 84.48°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Lexington weather today
Partly Cloudy and 51°F in Lexington, KY. Today's high is 74°F with a 6% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 82%, pressure is 30.15 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Lexington
Sunrise is at 07:29 AM and sunset is at 07:29 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 73°F and a low near 50°F. The maximum rain chance is 5%.