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September & October are the best time to visit Lexington on the climate data: September scores 88/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain. April – June and August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 39°F to 86°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 48.5 in (1231 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 39°F4°C | 43°F6°C | 54°F12°C | 65°F19°C | 74°F23°C | 81°F27°C | 85°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 80°F27°C | 67°F20°C | 54°F12°C | 43°F6°C |
| Avg low | 24°F-4°C | 26°F-4°C | 34°F1°C | 44°F7°C | 55°F13°C | 63°F17°C | 67°F19°C | 65°F19°C | 58°F14°C | 46°F8°C | 34°F1°C | 28°F-2°C |
| Rain/snow | 3.2 in81 mm | 3.7 in93 mm | 4.0 in102 mm | 4.8 in121 mm | 5.1 in129 mm | 4.2 in107 mm | 5.0 in127 mm | 3.5 in88 mm | 3.5 in90 mm | 3.9 in99 mm | 3.4 in87 mm | 4.2 in107 mm |
| Humidity | 86% | 85% | 83% | 80% | 81% | 78% | 76% | 71% | 69% | 73% | 79% | 86% |
| Cloud | 72% | 72% | 67% | 61% | 64% | 54% | 53% | 50% | 47% | 54% | 58% | 72% |
| Comfort | 41 | 44 | 62 | 80 | 78 | 76 | 67 | 76 | 88 | 85 | 68 | 43 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 281 m (922 ft), close to Lexington's own ~289 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 39–43°F (4–6°C) and lows down to 24°F (-4°C). About 11.1 in (281 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 43/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 54°F highs in March to 74°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 13.9 in (352 mm) of rain, 29% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 34°F (1°C). April & May score well without being the very best (season average 73/100).
Peak warmth: highs of 81–86°F (27–30°C). About 12.7 in (322 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. June & July feel humid, with humidity near 78%. June and August score well without being the very best (season average 73/100).
Temperatures slide from 80°F highs in September to 54°F by November. It's the driest season, with only about 10.9 in (276 mm) of rain, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 34°F (1°C). Comfort peaks here: September & October rank with the year's best, and the season averages 80/100.
By comfort score: 6 Great, 3 Good and 3 Tough. Great months: April – June and August – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
September & October are the best time to visit Lexington on the climate data: September scores 88/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain. April – June and August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
May is the wettest month, averaging about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 3.2 in (81 mm). The yearly total is around 48.5 in (1231 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C) and highs of 39°F (4°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 86°F (30°C).
Yes: in June & July humidity averages 78% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 86°F (30°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 24°F (-4°C) in January.
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