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Current Conditions — Lexington, KY

LEXINGTON (KLEX)

Clear

71.6 F
Humidity:27%
Wind Speed: 17.3 mph
Barometer:30.07 in
Dewpoint:35.6 F
Visibility:10.00 mi
Precip:--
Heat Index:69.8 F
Wind Chill:NA
Apr 21 2026, 07:25 PM EDT
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5-Day Forecast — Lexington, KY

Tuesday

High 77 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
Night
Low 55 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday

High 78 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday
Night
Low 55 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday

High 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday
Night
Low 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday

High 80 °F
Chance of T-storms
Friday
Night
Low 62 °F
T-storms Likely
Saturday

High 73 °F
T-storms Likely

Detailed Forecast — Lexington, KY

Tuesday
Mostly Cloudy. High near 77°F. Wind 12 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly Cloudy. Low around 55°F. Wind 9 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Wednesday
Partly Sunny. High near 78°F. Wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly Clear. Low around 55°F. Wind 2 to 6 mph, with gusts as high as 9 mph.
Thursday
Mostly Sunny. High near 80°F. Wind 3 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 14 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly Clear. Low around 59°F. Wind 5 to 6 mph, with gusts as high as 9 mph.
Friday
Chance of Thunderstorms. High near 80°F. Wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Thunderstorms Likely. Low around 62°F. Wind 6 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 13 mph.
Saturday
Thunderstorms Likely. High near 73°F. Wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 14 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers Likely. Low around 53°F. Wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 9 mph.
Sunday
Isolated T-storm. High near 77°F. Wind 6 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 13 mph.
Sunday Night
Slight Chance of Showers. Low around 55°F. Wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Monday
Thunderstorms Likely. High near 77°F. Wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
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Day 1 Outlook • April 21, 2026

Observation History — Lexington, KY

Time Wind
(mph)		 Vis
(mi)		 Weather Precip (in) Temperature (F) Relative
Humidity		 Wind
Chill
(F)		 Heat
Index
(F)		 Pressure
Air Dwpt altimeter
(in)		 sea level
(mb)
07:25 PM EDT 17.3 10.00 Clear -- 71.6 35.6 27% NA 69.8 30.07 1018.3
07:20 PM EDT 15.0 G 20.7 10.00 Clear -- 71.6 37.4 29% NA 69.8 30.08 1018.6
07:15 PM EDT 15.0 10.00 Clear -- 71.6 35.6 27% NA 69.8 30.07 1018.3
07:10 PM EDT SW 16.1 G 21.9 10.00 Clear -- 71.6 35.6 27% NA 69.8 30.07 1018.3
07:05 PM EDT 17.3 10.00 Clear -- 71.6 37.4 29% NA 69.8 M
07:00 PM EDT 17.3 10.00 Clear -- 71.6 35.6 27% NA 69.8 30.08 1018.6
06:50 PM EDT SW 12.7 10.00 Clear -- 73.4 35.6 25% NA 71.6 M
06:45 PM EDT 10.00 Clear -- 73.4 35.6 25% NA 71.6 30.08 1018.6
06:35 PM EDT SW 17.3 10.00 Clear -- 73.4 37.4 27% NA 71.8 30.08 1018.6
06:30 PM EDT SW 17.3 G 24.2 10.00 Clear -- 73.4 37.4 27% NA 71.8 30.08 1018.6
06:25 PM EDT SW 13.8 G 19.6 10.00 Clear -- 73.4 37.4 27% NA 71.8 30.08 1018.6
06:20 PM EDT SW 15.0 G 20.7 10.00 Clear -- 73.4 35.6 25% NA 71.6 30.08 1018.6
06:10 PM EDT SW 17.3 G 24.2 10.00 Clear -- 73.4 35.6 25% NA 71.6 M
06:00 PM EDT SW 18.4 10.00 Clear -- 73.4 35.6 25% NA 71.6 30.09 1019.0
05:45 PM EDT SW 16.1 G 24.2 10.00 Clear -- 75.2 37.4 25% NA 73.6 30.10 1019.3
05:35 PM EDT SW 16.1 10.00 Clear -- 75.2 37.4 25% NA 73.6 30.10 1019.3
05:25 PM EDT SW 13.8 10.00 Clear -- 75.2 37.4 25% NA 73.6 30.10 1019.3
05:20 PM EDT 10.00 Clear -- 75.2 37.4 25% NA 73.6 30.11 1019.6
05:15 PM EDT SW 16.1 10.00 Clear -- 75.2 37.4 25% NA 73.6 30.11 1019.6
05:10 PM EDT SW 12.7 10.00 Clear -- 75.2 37.4 25% NA 73.6 M
05:05 PM EDT 10.00 Clear -- 75.2 37.4 25% NA 73.6 M
05:00 PM EDT SW 12.7 G 18.4 10.00 Clear -- 75.2 37.4 25% NA 73.6 30.11 1019.6
04:45 PM EDT SW 16.1 10.00 Clear -- 75.2 37.4 25% NA 73.6 30.11 1019.6
04:35 PM EDT SW 19.6 G 25.3 10.00 Clear and Windy -- 75.2 35.6 24% NA 73.6 M

Regional Weather Observation

LEXINGTON (KLEX)

Clear
71.6 F

FRANKFORT (KFFT)

NULL
NULL F

DANVILLE (KDVK)

Clear
71.6 F

RICHMOND (KRGA)

Clear
73.4 F

MOUNT STERLING (KIOB)

Clear
71.6 F

LOUISVILLE/BOWMN (KLOU)

Clear
75.2 F
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