Lexington-Fayette Weather in August

What's the weather like in Lexington-Fayette (Kentucky) in August 2025?

The climate in Lexington-Fayette during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.

August is in the summer in Lexington-Fayette and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

Lexington-Fayette weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.2°C 84.5°F
Nightly temperature 18.1°C 64.5°F
Average temperature 23.6°C 74.5°F
Daily sunshine 8.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 97 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 24.7°C 76.4°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lexington-Fayette with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Lexington-Fayette

Lexington-Fayette average temperature in August

August rainfall

Lexington-Fayette average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Lexington-Fayette average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lexington-Fayette in August 2025.

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Lexington-Fayette weather stats

Lexington-Fayette weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.4°C 84.9°F
Driest month: October 64mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: August 8.4hrs
Coldest month: January 3.7°C 38.7°F
Wettest month: July 122mm 4.8ins
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