Is it going to rain on Kentucky Derby Day? Louisville weather forecast
Will it rain on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs? What the latest Louisville, KY, weather forecast says for May 2 and what history's showed us:
Almost every aspect of the Kentucky Derby is unpredictable, from the race outcome to the weather. There always seems to be a chance of rain during the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs . And, according to the National Weather Service, Kentucky Derby Day has included rain at some point nearly half of the time over the last 150 years.
Will May 2 see rain for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby? Or will the 3-year-old colts trample on a fast track? Here's what to know about Saturday's forecast and Kentucky Derby weather history: Kentucky Derby 2026 weather forecast A mix of clouds and sunshine with a high of 64 degrees and low of 43 degrees with winds blowing northwest at 10-15 miles per hour are expected for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs, according to The Weather Channel's website .
What was the 2025 Kentucky Derby weather? Sovereignty won the 151st Run for the Roses on a sloppy track after 0. 37 inches of rain fell on Churchill Downs last year.
It ended a five-year streak of Derby horses running on a fast track. The high of the cloudy day was 65 degrees. How often does it rain on Kentucky Derby Day?