Weather in Lexington-Fayette in August
In an average August, Lexington-Fayette sees a daily high around 85°F and a low around 67°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 85°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 79°F to 92°F |
| Average low | 67°F |
| Typical low range | 60°F to 73°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
101°F
1988-08-17
Lowest
67°F
2004-08-13
Low
Highest
78°F
2007-08-08
Lowest
46°F
1986-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
139°F
1983-08-20
Lowest
42°F
1986-08-29
Humidity
Highest
22.8 g/m³
1995-08-18
Lowest
7.0 g/m³
1986-08-29
Wind
Highest
16 mph
2005-08-30
Lowest
3 mph
1993-08-27
Gust
Highest
45 mph
2009-08-20
Lowest
7 mph
1985-08-28
Precip
Wettest
6.16 in
1982
Driest
0.89 in
1998
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