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Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 16 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 18 May 4:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Memorial Day
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY
 38.04°N 84.6°W (Elev. 932 ft)
Last Update:
2:28 pm EDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 25, 2026
 
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