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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Lexington, Kentucky, United States in December

In an average December, Lexington sees a daily high around 43°F and a low around 28°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high43°F
Typical high range31°F to 57°F
Average low28°F
Typical low range16°F to 40°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 72°F 1998-12-06
Lowest 3°F 1983-12-25

Low

Highest 61°F 1982-12-03
Lowest -10°F 1989-12-22

Feels-like

Highest 72°F 1998-12-06
Lowest -34°F 1983-12-24

Humidity

Highest 13.9 g/m³ 1982-12-02
Lowest 0.9 g/m³ 1983-12-24

Wind

Highest 33 mph 2012-12-20
Lowest 4 mph 1988-12-29

Precip

Wettest 10.57 in 1990
Driest 1.37 in 1985

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