Lexington weather radar
The radar map centred on Lexington: rain, snow and storms over the last hour, with a new image every 2 minutes. Tap the map to check how heavy the rain is at any spot.
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Nearest weather radars
The nearest radar is Jackson (United States), 113 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.7 km above the city, so rain and storms show up well, while light drizzle or fine snow may look weaker on the map.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | United States | 113 km | 1.7 km |
| Louisville | United States | 130 km | 2.1 km |
| Cincinnati | United States | 162 km | 3 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Lexington is May (an average of 128 mm), the driest is January (82 mm). On average 1,231 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Louisville weather radar116 km
- Cincinnati weather radar120 km
- Meads weather radar158 km
- Dayton weather radar191 km
- Knoxville weather radar237 km
- Indianapolis weather radar241 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lexington?
The nearest weather radar is Jackson (United States), 113 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.7 km above the city.
How often does the Lexington radar update?
A new radar image arrives every 2 minutes, and the slider below the map shows the last hour, so you can see which way the rain is moving.
What is the wettest month in Lexington?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, May is the wettest month (128 mm) and January the driest (82 mm).
Does the radar show thunderstorms and lightning?
Yes. Storms show up as yellow, red and purple patches, which means a strong echo from heavy rain and hail. White marks are lightning flashes from the last 15 minutes detected by satellite.
Data sources
NOAA/NWS Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS), public domain. Climate: NASA POWER. Map: OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data sources