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Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 31 Aug 4:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Lexington KY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Lexington KY
 37.98°N 84.41°W (Elev. 1040 ft)
Last Update:
5:12 am EDT Aug 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Aug 31, 2025-6pm EDT Sep 6, 2025
 
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