Lexington-Fayette Weather in December

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

The climate in Lexington-Fayette during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Lexington-Fayette and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

Lexington-Fayette weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7°C 44.6°F
Nightly temperature -2.2°C 28°F
Average temperature 2.4°C 36.3°F
Daily sunshine 3.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 96 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 10.1°C 50.2°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average December is the 6th driest month of the year in Lexington-Fayette with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Lexington-Fayette

Lexington-Fayette average temperature in December

December rainfall

Lexington-Fayette average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Lexington-Fayette average rain in December

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 December 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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