Lexington-Fayette, KY Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 70°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 14 mph S | 99% |
| Tonight | 51°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Drizzle | 5 to 10 mph SW | 41% |
| Thursday | 67°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 44°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 to 6 mph W | 0% |
| Friday | 64°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 9 mph W | 0% |
| Friday Night | 39°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph NW | 1% |
| Saturday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 mph NW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Sunday | 58°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 8 mph W | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph W | 3% |
| Monday | 61°F | Sunny | 2 to 6 mph SW | 3% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Clear | 5 mph SW | 2% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Sunny | 5 to 8 mph SW | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Last spring frost
Apr 13
First fall frost
Oct 28
Growing season
196 days
Hardiness zone
7a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Lexington Bluegrass Ap, Ky (4.5 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.