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Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.0 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 12:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Nicholasville KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 84. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 63. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 84. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 63. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Nicholasville KY
 37.88°N 84.48°W (Elev. 978 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 pm EDT Jun 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2026
 
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