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Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed S 20 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 18 May 1:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Frankfort, Capital City Airport KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 17 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 78. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 17 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 78. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Frankfort, Capital City Airport KY
 38.13°N 84.94°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
7:30 am EDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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