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Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 7:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Frankfort, Capital City Airport KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Frankfort, Capital City Airport KY
 38.19°N 84.9°W (Elev. 764 ft)
Last Update:
8:11 pm EDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm EDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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