The mean average temperature in Lexington is 54.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Annual precipitation is 45.68 inches. Lexington and the Bluegrass have four distinct seasons that include cool plateau breezes, moderate nights in the summer, and no prolonged periods of heat, cold, rain, wind, or snow. The four largest are Jacobson Park, Masterson Station Park, Shillito Park and Woodland Park. Three of Lexington's private golf clubs are available to groups for Monday outings.
Horseback riding is available at the Kentucky Horse Park and a number of area stables.
In addition to foot and car patrols, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Police Department operates two notable units that have proven to be highly visible crime deterrents. The Lexington Mounted Police Unit and Mountain Bike Unit patrol the downtown area on horseback and bicycles to assure community safety. The Council of State Governments, the National Tour Association, the Association of Retail Travel Agents, and the Tour and Travel Research Association are national organizations that are headquartered in Lexington. Also, The National Horse Center at the Kentucky Horse Park is the national headquarters to 14 equine associations. Top Kentucky state sales tax is 6 percent.