Lexington, KY weather in August
Lexington is warm and often humid in August, with some rain: highs average 86°F and nights drop to about 65°F. Expect about 10 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Lexington.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 65°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 16
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:40 am / 8:47 pm | 7:06 am / 8:09 pm |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.0 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 August day
- 6 am67°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 66°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 65°F
- 3 pm83°Fdew point 64°F
- 6 pm81°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 pm74°Fdew point 65°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lexington Bluegrass Airport (8 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 61% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 25%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more8 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more16 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 3.7 in; a dry August brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202007: average high 92°F
- Coolest August1992: average high 80°F
- Wettest August2014: 9.6 in
- Driest August1998: 0.3 in
- Highest reading102°F (August 16, 2007)
- Lowest reading49°F (August 13, 2004)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 86°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 65°F | 58°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 13.6 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -6°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV183 mi · high 80°F · 10 wet days
How Lexington ranks in August
- Normal high189th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Kentucky
- Wet days234th driest of 378
- Comfortable days169th most of 341
What to pack for Lexington in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F and about 16 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
August has 1 heating degree days and 333 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lexington in August?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 102°F (August 16, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Lexington in August?
About 10 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (9.6 in); the driest was in 1998 (0.3 in).
Is August a good time to visit Lexington?
August ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lexington (49 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 8 days at 90°F or hotter. 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.