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Lexington, KY Weather on May 27
May 27th in Lexington, KY typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 78°F and lows near 58°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 27th was in 2018 (79°F average), while the coldest was 1971 (54°F) — a 25°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 40% of May 27th dates historically, with the wettest May 27th recording 4.47" of rain. The last decade has been 4.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 27
Planning for May 27th in Lexington, KY? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 27 Weather Records for Lexington
- •The all-time record high for May 27th in Lexington, KY is 92°F, set in 2012.
- •The coldest May 27th on record dropped to 38°F in 1983.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 27th in 2 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 27th was 17°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 27 ever in Lexington?
The warmest May 27 in Lexington, KY reached 92°F in 2012. That is 14°F above the long-term average high of 78°F.
What was the coldest May 27 ever in Lexington?
The coldest May 27 in Lexington, KY dropped to 38°F in 1983. That is 20°F below the long-term average low of 58°F.
What is the average temperature on May 27 in Lexington?
On May 27, Lexington averages a high of 78°F and a low of 58°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from LEXINGTON BLUEGRASS AP.
How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Lexington?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 27 in Lexington, KY, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 27 Weather History in Lexington
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64°F | 57°F | 1.42" | -- |
| 2024 | 81°F | 61°F | 0.84" | -- |
| 2023 | 73°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 71°F | 60°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 2021 | 82°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 78°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 85°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 89°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 82°F | 64°F | 0.89" | -- |
| 2016 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 82°F | 62°F | 0.94" | -- |
| 2014 | 88°F | 68°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 2013 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 92°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 66°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 89°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 81°F | 67°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2008 | 80°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 87°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 84°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 77°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 82°F | 62°F | 4.47" | -- |
| 2003 | 71°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 82°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 69°F | 53°F | 0.61" | -- |
| 2000 | 81°F | 64°F | 1.52" | -- |
| 1999 | 76°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 80°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 67°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 79°F | 62°F | 4.09" | -- |
| 1995 | 81°F | 60°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1994 | 65°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 80°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 65°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 79°F | 70°F | 1.73" | -- |
| 1990 | 75°F | 62°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 1989 | 72°F | 56°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1988 | 79°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 90°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 78°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 82°F | 61°F | 1.57" | -- |
| 1984 | 76°F | 58°F | 0.79" | -- |
| 1983 | 70°F | 38°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1982 | 82°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 74°F | 63°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1980 | 78°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 71°F | 57°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1978 | 85°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 87°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 78°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 80°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 71°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 69°F | 64°F | 2.06" | -- |
| 1972 | 77°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 61°F | 48°F | 1.85" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: LEXINGTON BLUEGRASS AP
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Lexington, KY, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.