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Lexington, KY Weather on August 26
August 26th in Lexington, KY typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 65°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 1983 (83°F average), while the coldest was 2025 (62°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 27% of August 26th dates historically, with the wettest August 26th recording 0.96" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Lexington, KY? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
August 26 Weather Records for Lexington
- •The all-time record high for August 26th in Lexington, KY is 95°F, set in 1987.
- •The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 48°F in 2025.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 11 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Lexington?
The warmest August 26 in Lexington, KY reached 95°F in 1987. That is 9°F above the long-term average high of 86°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Lexington?
The coldest August 26 in Lexington, KY dropped to 48°F in 2025. That is 17°F below the long-term average low of 65°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Lexington?
On August 26, Lexington averages a high of 86°F and a low of 65°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from LEXINGTON BLUEGRASS AP.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Lexington?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 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.
August 26 Weather History in Lexington
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 93°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 90°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 90°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 75°F | 70°F | 0.96" | -- |
| 2018 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 78°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 94°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 77°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 88°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 90°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 86°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 83°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 87°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 81°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 86°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 87°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 81°F | 71°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2004 | 78°F | 70°F | 0.32" | -- |
| 2003 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 85°F | 66°F | 0.5" | -- |
| 2001 | 90°F | 69°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2000 | 83°F | 57°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1999 | 82°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 89°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 83°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 84°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 86°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 94°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 88°F | 70°F | 0.14" | -- |
| 1991 | 78°F | 68°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1990 | 90°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 86°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 84°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 95°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 91°F | 63°F | 0.44" | -- |
| 1985 | 77°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 86°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 95°F | 72°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1982 | 85°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 85°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 77°F | 70°F | 0.77" | -- |
| 1978 | 85°F | 68°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1977 | 87°F | 67°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1976 | 78°F | 68°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 1975 | 88°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 87°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 86°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 84°F | 67°F | 0.24" | -- |
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.