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Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Partly Cloudy

63°F

17°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 31 Mar 6:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY
 38.01°N 84.55°W (Elev. 997 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 am EDT Mar 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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