Weather on July 4
Lexington, KY
55 Years of Data
Avg High
86°F
Avg Low
67°F
Warmest
2012
85°F avg
Coldest
1976
65°F avg
About This Date
July 4th in Lexington, KY typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 67°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 4th was in 2012 (85°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (65°F) — a 20°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 49% of July 4th dates historically, with the wettest July 4th recording 4.37" of rain. The last decade has been 1.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for July 4th in Lexington, KY? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91° | 66° | 79° | — | — |
| 2024 | 94° | 74° | 84° | 0.53" | — |
| 2023 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 2022 | 95° | 67° | 81° | — | — |
| 2021 | 84° | 61° | 72° | — | — |
| 2020 | 92° | 66° | 79° | — | — |
| 2019 | 88° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 2018 | 97° | 71° | 84° | — | — |
| 2017 | 77° | 70° | 73° | 2.39" | — |
| 2016 | 81° | 69° | 75° | 3.02" | — |
| 2015 | 81° | 67° | 74° | 0.03" | — |
| 2014 | 80° | 55° | 68° | — | — |
| 2013 | 71° | 66° | 69° | 4.37" | — |
| 2012warmest | 99° | 71° | 85° | — | — |
| 2011 | 83° | 66° | 74° | — | — |
| 2010 | 89° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 2009 | 75° | 60° | 68° | 0.66" | — |
| 2008 | 77° | 66° | 72° | 0.64" | — |
| 2007 | 89° | 68° | 79° | 3.35" | — |
| 2006 | 93° | 70° | 81° | 0.89" | — |
| 2005 | 93° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 2004 | 85° | 70° | 77° | 0.36" | — |
| 2003 | 92° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 2002 | 96° | 69° | 83° | — | — |
| 2001 | 80° | 68° | 74° | 0.79" | — |
| 2000 | 87° | 69° | 78° | 0.3" | — |
| 1999 | 91° | 74° | 82° | — | — |
| 1998 | 84° | 71° | 78° | 0.13" | — |
| 1997 | 76° | 62° | 69° | 0.03" | — |
| 1996 | 77° | 55° | 66° | — | — |
| 1995 | 85° | 68° | 76° | 0.25" | — |
| 1994 | 92° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 1993 | 93° | 73° | 83° | — | — |
| 1992 | 80° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1991 | 82° | 69° | 76° | 0.15" | — |
| 1990 | 93° | 69° | 81° | — | — |
| 1989 | 81° | 69° | 75° | 0.38" | — |
| 1988 | 94° | 65° | 79° | — | — |
| 1987 | 86° | 70° | 78° | 0.36" | — |
| 1986 | 86° | 58° | 72° | — | — |
| 1985 | 84° | 62° | 73° | 0.03" | — |
| 1984 | 77° | 62° | 70° | 3.58" | — |
| 1983 | 91° | 70° | 80° | 1.45" | — |
| 1982 | 89° | 70° | 79° | 0.08" | — |
| 1981 | 80° | 65° | 72° | 1.63" | — |
| 1980 | 84° | 70° | 77° | 3.66" | — |
| 1979 | 88° | 61° | 74° | — | — |
| 1978 | 82° | 62° | 72° | — | — |
| 1977 | 90° | 62° | 76° | — | — |
| 1976coldest | 77° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 1975 | 89° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 1974 | 87° | 69° | 78° | 1.02" | — |
| 1973 | 86° | 70° | 78° | 1.7" | — |
| 1972 | 72° | 60° | 66° | 0.28" | — |
| 1971 | 85° | 66° | 75° | — | — |
55 years of data from LEXINGTON BLUEGRASS AP