The Kentucky Derby is more than just the “fastest 2 minutes in sports” that we witness the first Saturday afternoon each May, it is an all-day event with several other horse races going on that lead up to the 141st run for the roses.
Kentucky Derby weather forecast: Great day to run for the roses
Weather for the 141st run for the roses at Churchill Downs looks great. Just how nice will it be?
The first race of the day starts 10:30 a.m. ET with the Kentucky Derby at 6:24 p.m. The good news for all of these races is the weather will not be a problem for horses, jockeys or those attending the race. Your complete weather forecast is found below.
SATURDAY:
10 a.m. EDT
Mostly sunny — temp: 65 - Winds: West 3-8 mph
11 a.m. EDT
Mostly sunny — temp: 67 - Winds: West 3-8 mph
Noon EDT
Mostly sunny — temp: 70 - Winds: West 3-8 mph
1 p.m. EDT
Mostly sunny — temp: 73- Winds: Southwest 3-8 mph
2 p.m. EDT
Mostly sunny — temp: 74 - Winds: Southwest 3-8 mph
3 p.m. EDT
Mostly sunny — temp: 75 - Winds: Southwest 3-8 mph
4 p.m. EDT
Mostly sunny — temp: 75 - Winds: Southwest 3-8 mph
5 p.m. EDT
Mostly sunny — temp: 74 - Winds: Southwest 3-8 mph
6 p.m. EDT
Mostly sunny — temp: 73 - Winds: Southwest 3-8 mph
7 p.m. EDT
Mostly sunny — temp: 72 - Winds: Southwest 3-8 mph
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