Lexington, KY weather in April
Lexington is mild in April, with frequent rain: highs average 67°F and nights drop to about 45°F. Rain falls on about 13 days.
- Normal high
- 67°F
- Normal low
- 45°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 62°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 50°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 44% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:22 am / 8:00 pm | 6:42 am / 8:27 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am49°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm64°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm62°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm56°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lexington Bluegrass Airport (8 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 54% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 39%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 4.4 in; a dry April brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 4.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202017: average high 73°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 60°F
- Wettest April2011: 12.7 in
- Driest April2001: 1.1 in
- Highest reading86°F (April 29, 2017)
- Lowest reading21°F (April 9, 1997)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 67°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 45°F | 55°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 15 | 13 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.2 h | 14.2 h |
Highs change by +11°F from March and +9°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Nashville, TN182 mi · high 73°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Fort Wayne, IN216 mi · high 61°F · 13 wet days
How Lexington ranks in April
- Normal high199th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Kentucky
- Wet days338th driest of 378
- Comfortable days89th most of 340
What to pack for Lexington in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 13; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 1. All frost dates for Lexington.
Heating and cooling
April has 287 heating degree days and 23 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lexington in April?
The normal high is 67°F and the normal low is 45°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 21°F (April 9, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Lexington in April?
About 13 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (12.7 in); the driest was in 2001 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Lexington in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.2 in.
Is April a good time to visit Lexington?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Lexington (68 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lexington Bluegrass Airport (USW00093820), 8.0 mi W of the city center, 980 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Blue Grass Airport (724220-93820), 8.4 mi W of the city center, 962 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.