Lexington, KY weather in October
October in Lexington: mild, with some rain. Highs 69°F, lows 47°F, rain on about 9 days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 69°F
- Normal low
- 47°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 75°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:33 am / 7:21 pm | 8:02 am / 6:40 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 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 October day
- 6 am50°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 48°F
- Noon63°Fdew point 48°F
- 3 pm66°Fdew point 47°F
- 6 pm62°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm56°Fdew point 47°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lexington Bluegrass Airport (8 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 60% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 34%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 3.7 in; a dry October brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 5.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202016: average high 75°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 62°F
- Wettest October2019: 7.8 in
- Driest October1992: 0.7 in
- Highest reading97°F (October 1, 2019)
- Lowest reading25°F (October 30, 2008)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 80°F | 69°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 47°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 15 | 6 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.1 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -13°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Chattanooga, TN213 mi · high 74°F · 8 wet days
How Lexington ranks in October
- Normal high209th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Kentucky
- Wet days254th driest of 378
- Comfortable days88th most of 340
What to pack for Lexington in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 28; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 16. All frost dates for Lexington.
Heating and cooling
October has 256 heating degree days and 33 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lexington in October?
The normal high is 69°F and the normal low is 47°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 25°F (October 30, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Lexington in October?
About 9 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (7.8 in); the driest was in 1992 (0.7 in).
Is October a good time to visit Lexington?
October ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Lexington (65 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.