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New York City Marathon Weather Forecast 2026
Check the New York City Marathon weather for your time on the course.
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Goal 2:00:00 New York City local time
Start
9:10am- Wind
- 12.00 mph ESE
- Gusts
- 19 mph
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dewpoint
- 48°F
- Rain chance
- 3%
Halfway
10:10am- Wind
- 9.00 mph SE
- Gusts
- 15 mph
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dewpoint
- 46°F
- Rain chance
- 3%
Finish
11:10am- Wind
- 9.00 mph SSE
- Gusts
- 14 mph
- Humidity
- 71%
- Dewpoint
- 46°F
- Rain chance
- 3%
Checkpoint colorsStartHalfwayFinish
Expect a partly cloudy start near the Staten Island start near 55°F, with temperatures rising to about 59°F by the finish. Partly cloudy conditions should hold for much of the day. The most helpful wind appears to be in the middle section, where a tailwind could offer some assistance. Overall, the temperature setup looks fairly manageable for steady pacing.
Temperature & rain during your race
Wind along the course
Start to Mile 5
Neutral
- Tailwind
- 4%
- Headwind
- 2%
- Gusts
- 19 mph
Miles 6 - 10
Slightly helpful
- Tailwind
- 17%
- Headwind
- 0%
- Gusts
- 15 mph
Miles 11 - 15
Helpful
- Tailwind
- 40%
- Headwind
- 8%
- Gusts
- 15 mph
Miles 16 - 20
Helpful
- Tailwind
- 23%
- Headwind
- 1%
- Gusts
- 15 mph
Miles 21 to Finish
Neutral
- Tailwind
- 4%
- Headwind
- 5%
- Gusts
- 14 mph
What to expect
- The opening miles should feel fairly comfortable for marathon running, with a good chance to settle into pace early.
- Late-race conditions look relatively manageable, which should reward runners who stay patient through Halfway and the second half.
- Wind impact looks mixed rather than strongly favorable or strongly challenging across the full route.
What to wear & carry
Based on the start temperature, wind and rain risk.
- Race kit should be enough at the start
- Normal fluid plan likely fine
- No major rain gear needed
- Light gloves optional if you run cold
2026 vs. typical New York City
Historical race-day comparison
| Conditions | 2026 forecast | Typical | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race average temp | 57°F | 52°F | +5° |
| Start temperature | 55°F | 51°F | +4° |
| Start humidity | 83% | 60% | +23% |
| Start wind speed | 12 mph | 9 mph | +3 mph |
| Start wind direction | ESE | N | — |
| Start conditions | Partly Cloudy | Sunny | More cloud cover |
