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Lexington weather in January (Kentucky, United States of America)

Is Lexington a good destination in January, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, Lexington usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 5°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -4°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Lexington in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lexington. April, May, June, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lexington climate page with graphs.

 

Lexington, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 88 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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