Weather in Lexington, Kentucky, United States in August
In an average August, Lexington sees a daily high around 86°F and a low around 65°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 86°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 79°F to 94°F |
| Average low | 65°F |
| Typical low range | 58°F to 72°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
102°F
1983-08-20
Lowest
66°F
2004-08-12
Low
Highest
77°F
1983-08-21
Lowest
43°F
1986-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
136°F
2005-08-20
Lowest
37°F
1986-08-29
Humidity
Highest
22.8 g/m³
2023-08-25
Lowest
5.9 g/m³
1986-08-29
Wind
Highest
24 mph
1986-08-10
Lowest
3 mph
2015-08-08
Precip
Wettest
5.27 in
2021
Driest
1.15 in
2025
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