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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
73°
Clear
Feels 73° · Wind 10 mph · Humidity 67%
AmericanNOAA GFS
73°
Clear
Feels 71° · Wind 7 mph · Humidity 50%
EuropeanECMWF
74°
Clear
Feels 71° · Wind 11 mph · Humidity 50%

Latest for Lexington: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 73° Clear · American (NOAA GFS): 73° Clear · European (ECMWF): 74° Clear.

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NWS, American, European side by side around Lexington and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-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.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

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°

Which forecast is most accurate in Lexington?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
93
/100rank #1
94±0.6°F97±0.8 mph8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
63
/100rank #2
83±1.7°F95±1.6 mph1855% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Lexington (CheckWeather Score 93/100), ahead of the American at 63. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Lexington?
July is typically the warmest month in Lexington, with average highs around 87°F.
How cold does Lexington get?
The coldest month in Lexington is January, when overnight lows average about 30°F.
How much rain does Lexington get?
Lexington sees roughly 42 in of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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