| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 71l - Inner Bluegrass | |
| Current Drought Status: | Moderate Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 8 - 14 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 40513 - Lexington, KY | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 24 | 27 | 35 | 44 | 53 | 62 | 66 | 65 | 58 | 46 | 37 | 28 | 45 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 40 | 45 | 55 | 65 | 74 | 82 | 86 | 85 | 78 | 67 | 55 | 45 | 65 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.37 | 3.35 | 4.43 | 3.78 | 4.86 | 4.48 | 4.65 | 3.75 | 3.21 | 2.8 | 3.53 | 4.14 | 46.34 |