Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Fayette County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
321,122
Population
1,131/sq mi density
$67,631
Median Income
$42,272 per capita
$272,100
Home Value
$318,658 Zillow
$1,101
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$67,631 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$272,100 home value, $1,101/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lexington-Fayette urban county enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 283.9 sq mi (735.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0407°N, 84.4583°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.40 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Lexington-Fayette urban county has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (3.4").