What is the air quality in Lexington-Fayette today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lexington-Fayette is 25 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.95 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Lexington-Fayette right now?

The current temperature in Lexington-Fayette is 8.0°C (feels like 1.1°C). Humidity is 77.4% and wind speed is 93.8 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Lexington-Fayette?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 9.4 (Very High).

Air Quality in Lexington-Fayette, United States

Windy

8.0°C · 77.4% humidity

8.0°

Feels 1.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Calibrated model

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 7am

25 10am

24 1pm

24 4pm

24 7pm

25 10pm

25 1am

25 4am

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Lexington-Fayette's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration. Current PM2.5 concentration in Lexington-Fayette is 1.2× the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.

77.4%

Humidity

93.8 km/h

Wind NE

1022.0 hPa

Pressure

9.4

UV Very High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.95 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Lexington-Fayette?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.55.95 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX9.4

Very High

What is the 7-day forecast for Lexington-Fayette?

05-29

28.0° 8.0°

10.06 mm

05-30

26.0° 17.7°

0.19 mm

05-31

29.0° 9.1°

06-01

27.9° 16.0°

06-02

21.7° 11.6°

0.25 mm

06-03

24.5° 21.7°

7.06 mm

06-04

25.1° 21.0°

0.19 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.3°C

Where are air quality stations near Lexington-Fayette?

Newtwn, Kentucky, USA

4.0 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Lexington-Fayette?

21 Lexington 27 Georgetown 22 Nicholasville 25 Winchester 25 Frankfort 23 Danville 24 Shelbyville 23 Jeffersontown 23 Fern Creek 32 Independence

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-05-29T14:52 UTC.