Local weather forecast

Weather in Lexington, KY

Updated 2026-08-11 12:15 local time · ZIP codes 40502, 40503, 40504, 40505 + more

Sunny
Now84°F

Sunny

High / Low95° / 76°
Rain chance5%
Wind15 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

1
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 4:45AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Bath, Estill, Menifee, Montgomery and Powell. In southeast Kentucky, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry and Wolfe. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A series of systems are expected to traverse the area, each bringing the potential for heavy downpours and training storms which may result in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny84°3% rain
1 PMSunny93°3% rain
2 PMSunny95°2% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy95°3% rain
4 PMPartly Cloudy95°3% rain
5 PMSunny94°2% rain
6 PMSunny94°2% rain
7 PMSunny93°1% rain
8 PMSunny89°3% rain
9 PMClear87°2% rain
10 PMClear85°2% rain
11 PMClear85°2% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
95° 76°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 21 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
93° 67°Sunny
Rain 78%Gust 18 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Light rain shower
88° 69°Light rain shower
Rain 76%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like86°F
Humidity70%
Pressure30.07 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind15 mph WSW
Wind gusts17 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:49 AM
Sunset08:36 PM
Moonrise04:52 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 3%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 86°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

84°F, 3% rain chance and 15 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 33 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 84°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 3%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Lexington weather today

Sunny and 84°F in Lexington, KY. Today's high is 95°F with a 5% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 17 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 30.07 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Lexington

Sunrise is at 06:49 AM and sunset is at 08:36 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 93°F and a low near 67°F. The maximum rain chance is 78%.

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