What do 2026 Kentucky Derby weather predictions show? Will it rain?
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is forecasted to have partly cloudy skies with temperatures around 61 degrees and no rain expected at Churchill Downs in Louisville. This contrasts with the 2025 race, which took place on a sloppy track after 0.37 inches of rain. Historically, about 48% of Kentucky Derby Days have seen some rainfall, with temperature extremes ranging from 36 to 94 degrees.
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