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The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow; pack your sunglasses.
While parts of southern Indiana and Kentucky have seen rainy weather in recent days, the most recent forecast suggests you won't need a raincoat Saturday at Churchill Downs. A light jacket wouldn't be a bad idea, though.
Here's what to expect Saturday before heading out to the 152nd Kentucky Derby.
Meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Louisville predict mostly sunny skies May 2 with a high near 61. Winds should be calm, becoming 5-7 mph in the morning.
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The extended weather forecast for Louisville, Kentucky, is as follows:
️ Friday, May 1, Kentucky Oaks: Mostly sunny with a high near 64. South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
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Saturday, May 2, Kentucky Derby: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. On Saturday night, skies should be mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday, May 3: Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. There's a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Skies are expected to be partly cloudy with a low around 51.
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Out of 151 Kentucky Derbies, 73 have experienced rain at some point during the day — that's 48%, according to historical records maintained by the National Weather Service. The wettest day on record happened May 5, 2018, when 3.15 inches of precipitation fell in Louisville.
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.
Louisville Courier Journal reporter Alexis Cubit contributed.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: See latest weather forecast for 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
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While parts of southern Indiana and Kentucky have seen rainy weather in recent days, the most recent forecast suggests you won't need a raincoat Saturday at Churchill Downs. A light jacket wouldn't be a bad idea, though.
Here's what to expect Saturday before heading out to the 152nd Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby 2026 weather forecast
Meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Louisville predict mostly sunny skies May 2 with a high near 61. Winds should be calm, becoming 5-7 mph in the morning.
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Weather forecast for Louisville, Kentucky, May 1 - May 3, 2026
The extended weather forecast for Louisville, Kentucky, is as follows:
️ Friday, May 1, Kentucky Oaks: Mostly sunny with a high near 64. South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Kentucky Oaks: Live updates from Churchill Downs
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Saturday, May 2, Kentucky Derby: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. On Saturday night, skies should be mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Sunday, May 3: Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. There's a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Skies are expected to be partly cloudy with a low around 51.Find Kentucky Derby tickets
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How often does it rain on Kentucky Derby Day?
Out of 151 Kentucky Derbies, 73 have experienced rain at some point during the day — that's 48%, according to historical records maintained by the National Weather Service. The wettest day on record happened May 5, 2018, when 3.15 inches of precipitation fell in Louisville.
What was 2025 Kentucky Derby weather like?
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.
Live weather radar for Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville Courier Journal reporter Alexis Cubit contributed.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: See latest weather forecast for 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
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