Lexington, Kentucky, United States Climate Change Severity

57
High
The current climate change severity in Lexington is High, with a 23.7% worsening in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Lexington Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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0%
Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Lexington temperature has changed by around -0.2%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2025)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
3016
-46.6%

cloudyCloudy
4727
-42.5%

rainyRainy
9874
-24.4%

snowySnowy
47
75%

mistyMisty
05
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Lexington has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 57 (within the High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

57/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Lexington experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-0.03 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+96.9 %


Change in average humidity

+2.4 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-25.5 %


Heatwave changed by

-3.3 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-0.06 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

+3.9 km/h


These indicators show that Lexington is experiencing a more volatile and extreme climate, reinforcing the need for urgent intervention to mitigate risks. As the severity score rises, focus must shift to adaptation and emergency preparedness.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jul.

Lexington Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2025)
Lexington, Kentucky, United States


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sat. 9, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon31°/19°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon12km/h
Sun. 10, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon31°/20°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon13km/h
Mon. 11, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon31°/20°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon13km/h
Tue. 12, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon31°/21°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon11km/h
Wed. 13, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon29°/21°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon19km/h
Thu. 14, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon31°/20°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon14km/h
Fri. 15, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon32°/22°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon10km/h
Sat. 16, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon33°/23°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon13km/h
Sun. 17, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon34°/23°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon22km/h
Mon. 18, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon33°/21°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon12km/h
Tue. 19, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon31°/23°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon11km/h
Wed. 20, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon32°/23°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 21, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon29°/21°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon17km/h
Fri. 22, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon32°/21°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon15km/h
Sat. 23, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon28°/18°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon12km/h
Sun. 24, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon29°/18°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon14km/h
Mon. 25, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon30°/18°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon13km/h
Tue. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon30°/19°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon13km/h
Wed. 27, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon30°/19°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon13km/h
Thu. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon30°/19°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon14km/h
Fri. 29, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon30°/19°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon13km/h
Sat. 30, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon29°/18°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon12km/h
Sun. 31, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/18°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon14km/h
Mon. 1, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon29°/18°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon16km/h
Tue. 2, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon29°/18°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 3, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon29°/18°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon13km/h
Thu. 4, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/18°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon13km/h
Fri. 5, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon27°/17°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sat. 6, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon27°/17°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sun. 7, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon27°/17°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon14km/h
Mon. 8, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon26°/16°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon14km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSun. 17, Aug.

34.2°C


Low will be onMon. 8, Sep.

16.4°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 13, Aug.

84%


Low will be onSat. 16, Aug.

67%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSun. 17, Aug.

22.3km/h


Low will be onFri. 15, Aug.

10.1km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSun. 31, Aug.

9.1mm


Low will be onSun. 17, Aug.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onFri. 15, Aug.

7


Low will be onWed. 13, Aug.

5