Weather in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, United States in May
In an average May, Lexington-Fayette sees a daily high around 73°F and a low around 53°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 73°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 63°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 53°F |
| Typical low range | 42°F to 64°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
89°F
2006-05-30
Lowest
48°F
1989-05-06
Low
Highest
73°F
2019-05-28
Lowest
28°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
105°F
2011-05-30
Lowest
18°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
20.0 g/m³
2018-05-31
Lowest
4.2 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2017-05-01
Lowest
4 mph
2001-05-09
Precip
Wettest
9.88 in
2004
Driest
1.38 in
2007
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