Weather in Lexington, Kentucky, United States in January
In an average January, Lexington sees a daily high around 38°F and a low around 23°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 38°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°F to 53°F |
| Average low | 23°F |
| Typical low range | 8°F to 35°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
70°F
2002-01-31
Lowest
-1°F
1982-01-10
Low
Highest
58°F
2004-01-04
Lowest
-16°F
1982-01-17
Feels-like
Highest
58°F
2004-01-04
Lowest
-40°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
13.5 g/m³
2002-01-29
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
36 mph
2008-01-29
Lowest
5 mph
1992-01-29
Precip
Wettest
6.27 in
1999
Driest
0.55 in
1981
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