Weather in Lexington in January
In an average January, Lexington sees a daily high around 42°F and a low around 27°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 42°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°F to 56°F |
| Average low | 27°F |
| Typical low range | 11°F to 42°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
72°F
2002-01-31
Lowest
5°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
60°F
2020-01-11
Lowest
-20°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
60°F
2020-01-11
Lowest
-38°F
1994-01-19
Humidity
Highest
13.3 g/m³
2013-01-12
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
22 mph
1992-01-14
Lowest
3 mph
1993-01-15
Gust
Highest
61 mph
2013-01-30
Lowest
8 mph
1980-01-19
Precip
Wettest
6.85 in
2024
Driest
0.86 in
1981
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