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 | 107.9°F (42°C) | July 10, 1936 and July 15, 1936 |
| Record Low | -20.9°F (-29°C) | January 24, 1963 |
| Lowest High | -2.9°F (-19°C) | February 9, 1899 and January 12, 1918 |
| Highest Low | 82.9°F (28°C) | July 8, 1874 |
| Highest Mean | 92.5°F (34°C) | July 28, 1930 |
| Lowest Mean | -9.4°F (-23°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.04" (204.2 mm) | August 2, 1932 |
| Max in One Month | 16.65" (423.0 mm) | January 1950 |
| 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 | 24.91" (632.6 mm) | 1930 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 13.4" (34.0 cm) | January 26, 1943 |
| Max in One Month | 23.1" (58.6 cm) | January 1918 |
| Max in One Season | 55.5" (140.9 cm) | 1916-17 |
| Max in One Year | 62.8" (159.6 cm) | 1917 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | October 19, 1972 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | October 19, 1972 |
| Latest Snow | 6.0" (15.2 cm) | May 20, 1894 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 6.0" (15.2 cm) | May 20, 1894 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | October 11, 1872 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | October 11, 1872 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | October 24, 1887 – February 5, 2025 | |
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 107.9°F (42°C), set on July 10, 1936 and July 15, 1936.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Lexington, KY?
The all-time record low in Lexington, KY is -20.9°F (-29°C), set on January 24, 1963.
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 8.04 inches, on August 2, 1932.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Lexington, KY?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Lexington, KY is 13.4 inches, on January 26, 1943.
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