Lexington, KY weather in February
February in Lexington: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. Highs 47°F, lows 28°F, about 12 days with rain or snow and about 4.5 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 28°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.5 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:42 am / 6:00 pm | 7:10 am / 6:29 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.3 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 February day
- 6 am33°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 27°F
- Noon40°Fdew point 28°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm41°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 pm37°Fdew point 27°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lexington Bluegrass Airport (8 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 41% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 54%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below19 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.6 in; a dry February brings about 2.2 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. Normal snowfall is 4.5 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 57°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 35°F
- Wettest February2018: 10.1 in
- Driest February2002: 1.4 in
- Highest reading80°F (February 20, 2018)
- Lowest reading-18°F (February 20, 2015)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 47°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 28°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Knoxville, TN147 mi · high 53°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Carmel, IN160 mi · high 39°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Dayton, OH119 mi · high 40°F · 10 wet days
How Lexington ranks in February
- Normal high228th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Kentucky
- Wet days335th driest of 378
- Comfortable days197th most of 340
What to pack for Lexington in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 28°F, highs near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.5 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 19 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 769 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lexington in February?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 28°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -18°F (February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Lexington in February?
About 12 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (10.1 in); the driest was in 2002 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in Lexington in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 4.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is February a good time to visit Lexington?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lexington (39 out of 100). It has about 2 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.