Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

Lexington experiences uncomfortable cold temperatures from December to February, with some days in January potentially reaching discomfort levels
The weather transitions into comfortable temperatures from May to September, ideal for outdoor activities
July and August are the hottest months, approaching discomfort levels with maximum temperatures near 29°C
October and November have pleasant weather.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

In Lexington, total sun hours (sh) typically increase from January through June, peaking at around 6.9 hours in June before slightly decreasing toward the end of the year.
Precipitation levels (prec) display more variability, with notably higher precipitation in February, reaching 8.2 mm, while later months generally maintain a consistent range around 4-5 mm, reflecting a pattern where sunnier months don’t necessarily correlate with lower precipitation levels.

Sunny Weather

Period	Lexington
Jan	2.8 hours/day
Feb	2.9 hours/day
Mar	3.8 hours/day
Apr	4.3 hours/day
May	4.9 hours/day
Jun	6.9 hours/day
Jul	6.6 hours/day
Aug	6.6 hours/day
Sep	6.5 hours/day
Oct	5.5 hours/day
Nov	4.5 hours/day
Dec	3.1 hours/day
Average	4.9 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

In Lexington, Kentucky, the earliest sunrise occurs at 06:15 in June, while the latest rises at 07:51 in January, indicating a significant variation in daylight hours throughout the year. The sunset timing contrasts sharply, with the latest sunset at 21:01 in June and the earliest at 17:21 in December, reflecting the seasonal changes.
The day length also experiences notable extremes, with the shortest day lasting 9 hours and 34 minutes in December, compared to the longest day at 14 hours and 46 minutes in June. This variance highlights the substantial impact of seasonal shifts on both daylight duration and timing in Lexington.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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