Lexington, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 41.1 °F (low) to 61.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 36.9 Inches. Lexington is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.2 °F | 32.5 °F | 2.15 in. |
| February | 19.6 °F | 37.3 °F | 1.82 in. |
| March | 29.0 °F | 49.4 °F | 2.58 in. |
| April | 39.8 °F | 62.7 °F | 3.7 in. |
| May | 51.5 °F | 73.8 °F | 4.34 in. |
| June | 61.0 °F | 82.3 °F | 3.96 in. |
| July | 64.2 °F | 85.2 °F | 3.75 in. |
| August | 62.0 °F | 83.4 °F | 3.33 in. |
| September | 54.0 °F | 78.3 °F | 3.3 in. |
| October | 42.7 °F | 65.5 °F | 3.47 in. |
| November | 31.6 °F | 50.3 °F | 2.56 in. |
| December | 22.0 °F | 37.7 °F | 1.92 in. |
| Annual | 41.1 °F | 61.5 °F | 36.88 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |