Lexington, KY All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Lexington, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105°F (41°C) | July 7, 2012 |
| Record Low | -20°F (-29°C) | January 19, 1994 |
| Lowest High | 0°F (-18°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 78.9°F (26°C) | July 22, 1983 and June 14, 2022 |
| Highest Mean | 89.4°F (32°C) | August 20, 1983 |
| Lowest Mean | -9.4°F (-23°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 5.56" (141.2 mm) | March 1, 1997 |
| Max in One Month | 13.83" (351.3 mm) | March 1997 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | September 2019 |
| Max in One Year | 72.02" (1829.3 mm) | 2018 |
| Least in One Year | 31.91" (810.5 mm) | 1999 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 11.0" (27.9 cm) | February 4, 1998 |
| Max in One Month | 21.9" (55.6 cm) | January 1978 |
| Max in One Season | 42.2" (107.2 cm) | 1977-78 |
| Max in One Year | 38.5" (97.7 cm) | 2015 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | October 19, 1972 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | October 19, 1972 |
| Latest Snow | 0.9" (2.3 cm) | April 21, 2021 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.9" (2.3 cm) | April 21, 2021 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at LEXINGTON BLUEGRASS AP (7 mi from Lexington, KY). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Lexington, KY?
The all-time record high in Lexington, KY is 105°F (41°C), set on July 7, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Lexington, KY?
The all-time record low in Lexington, KY is -20°F (-29°C), set on January 19, 1994.
What is the most rain Lexington, KY has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Lexington, KY is 5.56 inches, on March 1, 1997.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Lexington, KY?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Lexington, KY is 11.0 inches, on February 4, 1998.
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