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Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Overcast

42°F

6°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1023.3 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Mar 12:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Frankfort, Capital City Airport KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Cloudy, with a low around 37. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 66. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 68. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Cloudy, with a low around 37. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 66. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 68. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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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:
1:26 am EST Mar 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Mar 3, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
 
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