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Lexington, KY vs Charlotte, NC

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Highlights

On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Charlotte. Lexington averages 188 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Charlotte, North Carolina gets 43.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. Lexington, Kentucky gets 46.2 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Charlotte averages 2.3 inches of snow per year. Lexington averages 10 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Charlotte, North Carolina
Summer High: the July high is around 89.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 43.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2.3 inches of snow a year

Lexington, Kentucky
Summer High: the July high is around 85.8 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23.9
Rain: averages 46.2 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 10 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Charlotte

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Charlotte is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

7.5 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Charlotte, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

Lexington

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Lexington-Fayette is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Kentucky.

7.3 / 10
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Lexington-Fayette, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Lexington, KY

1 PM PST

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

57°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonScattered Showers And Thunderstorms60° / 46°SW 6 mph
TuesdayMostly Sunny68° / 49°SW 3 to 7 mph
WednesdayPartly Sunny73° / 54°W 3 mph
ThursdayMostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms74° / 45°N 2 to 7 mph
FridayMostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers67° / 44°NE 9 mph
SaturdaySunny then Isolated Rain Showers71° / 50°NE 7 mph
SundaySunny then Isolated Rain Showers75° / 52°NE 6 mph
Today's Weather - Charlotte, NC

1 PM PST

Mostly Sunny

74°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonMostly Sunny76° / 52°SW 12 mph
TuesdaySunny78° / 55°W 1 to 9 mph
WednesdaySlight Chance Rain Showers77° / 58°NW 2 to 6 mph
ThursdayChance Rain Showers80° / 60°WNW 3 mph
FridayChance Rain Showers75° / 54°NNE 5 to 8 mph
SaturdayChance Rain Showers74° / 54°NNE 7 mph
SundayChance Rain Showers77° / 57°NE 7 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthLexington, KYCharlotte, NC
January41° / 24°51° / 30°
February46° / 27°55° / 33°
March55° / 34°63° / 40°
April66° / 44°72° / 47°
May74° / 53°79° / 56°
June82° / 62°87° / 65°
July86° / 66°90° / 69°
August85° / 64°88° / 68°
September79° / 57°82° / 61°
October68° / 45°72° / 49°
November56° / 36°63° / 40°
December44° / 27°53° / 32°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Lexington / Charlotte
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 024 / 1811 / 93 / 1
February0 / 020 / 1410 / 93 / 0
March0 / 014 / 711 / 91 / 0
April0 / 04 / 111 / 90 / 0
May0 / 20 / 012 / 90 / 0
June2 / 90 / 011 / 100 / 0
July6 / 160 / 010 / 100 / 0
August7 / 110 / 08 / 90 / 0
September2 / 40 / 07 / 70 / 0
October0 / 02 / 18 / 70 / 0
November0 / 011 / 710 / 80 / 0
December0 / 021 / 1712 / 92 / 0
July is the hottest month for Lexington-Fayette with an average high temperature of 85.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Kentucky. In Lexington-Fayette, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lexington-Fayette are September, May and June.

July is the hottest month for Charlotte with an average high temperature of 89.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Carolina. In Charlotte, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Charlotte are May, September and April.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Lexington-Fayette with an average of 23.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Kentucky.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Charlotte with an average of 30.0°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In Lexington-Fayette, there are 17.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Kentucky.

In Charlotte, there are 41.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Carolina.

In Lexington-Fayette, there are 94.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Kentucky.

In Charlotte, there are 63.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Carolina.

In Lexington-Fayette, there are 1.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Kentucky.

In Charlotte, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Carolina.

May is the wettest month in Lexington-Fayette with 5.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 3.2 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.2 inches in Lexington-Fayette means that it is drier than most places in Kentucky.


August is the wettest month in Charlotte with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 24% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.1 inches in Charlotte means that it is one of the driest places in North Carolina.

May is the rainiest month in Lexington-Fayette with 12.1 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 7.4 rainy days. There are 120.9 rainy days annually in Lexington-Fayette, which is rainier than most places in Kentucky. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

July is the rainiest month in Charlotte with 10.2 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.8 rainy days. There are 104.9 rainy days annually in Charlotte, which is less rainy than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 10.0 inches in Lexington-Fayette means that it is about average compared to other places in Kentucky.

An annual snowfall of 2.3 inches in Charlotte means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
February is the snowiest month in Lexington-Fayette with 3.6 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Charlotte with 1.1 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Lexington    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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