NWS, American, European side by side around Lexington and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Lexington, KY is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 87°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 30°F), with roughly 42 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Lexington right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Lexington climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
45°
30°
Feb
55°
34°
Mar
57°
37°
Apr
67°
46°
May
75°
56°
Jun
83°
62°
Jul
87°
67°
Aug
85°
65°
Sep
81°
61°
Oct
70°
50°
Nov
57°
41°
Dec
48°
34°
Common questions
What's the weather in Lexington today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Lexington today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Lexington today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Lexington and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Lexington?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Lexington forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Lexington?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Lexington, with average highs around 87°F.
How cold does Lexington get?
The coldest month in Lexington is Jan, when overnight lows average about 30°F.
How much rain does Lexington get?
Lexington sees roughly 42 in of precipitation a year, with Jan usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.