Lexington, KY weather in July
Expect warm, humid weather with frequent rain in Lexington in July, with highs near 87°F and lows near 67°F. Rain falls on about 11 days. It is one of the warmest months in Lexington.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 67°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 5.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 20
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 67°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:18 am / 9:04 pm | 6:40 am / 8:48 pm |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 14.1 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 July day
- 6 am68°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 67°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm84°Fdew point 66°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 66°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lexington Bluegrass Airport (8 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 27%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more9 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more20 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 5.1 in; a dry July brings about 3.4 in and a wet one about 6.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202012: average high 92°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 80°F
- Wettest July1992: 10.3 in
- Driest July1995: 1.3 in
- Highest reading105°F (July 7, 2012)
- Lowest reading51°F (July 29, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 87°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 67°F | 65°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 14.5 h | 13.6 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV183 mi · high 81°F · 13 wet days
How Lexington ranks in July
- Normal high193rd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Kentucky
- Wet days258th driest of 378
- Comfortable days162nd most of 340
What to pack for Lexington in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F and about 20 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.5 hours of daylight and highs near 87°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 363 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lexington in July?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 67°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 105°F (July 7, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Lexington in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.1 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (10.3 in); the driest was in 1995 (1.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit Lexington?
July ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lexington (49 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 9 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.