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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Dallas Marathon

See historical race day weather for the Dallas Marathon, including start temperature, humidity, wind, race day temperatures, PR score, and course score.

Weather Averages for Last 13 Years

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Most common race morning weather across the last 13 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 49°F 9°C
Start Humidity 80% Humidity
Wind NNW 9 mph
Race day high 62°F 17°C
Race day low 44°F 7°C
PR Score 97.23 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 98.33 Course-only Score

Race Day Weather by Year

Most recent years appear first so you can quickly compare start conditions, temperatures, wind, and scores across different editions of the race.

December 14, 2025

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 29°F -2°C
Start Humidity 64% Humidity
Wind N 15 mph Wind
Race day high 47°F 8°C
Race day low 29°F -2°C
PR Score 98.10 Normal score 98.10
Course Score 98.10 Course-only Score
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December 15, 2024

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 59°F 15°C
Start Humidity 99% Humidity
Wind ENE 1 mph Wind
Race day high 75°F 24°C
Race day low 52°F 11°C
PR Score 93.87 Normal score 98.10
Course Score 98.10 Course-only Score

December 10, 2023

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 39°F 4°C
Start Humidity 45% Humidity
Wind NW 10 mph Wind
Race day high 53°F 12°C
Race day low 35°F 2°C
PR Score 98.10 Normal score 98.10
Course Score 98.10 Course-only Score

December 11, 2022

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 52°F 11°C
Start Humidity 93% Humidity
Wind NNW 9 mph Wind
Race day high 57°F 14°C
Race day low 51°F 11°C
PR Score 97.80 Normal score 98.10
Course Score 98.33 Course-only Score

December 12, 2021

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 34°F 1°C
Start Humidity 72% Humidity
Wind SE 5 mph Wind
Race day high 58°F 14°C
Race day low 32°F 0°C
PR Score 98.33 Normal score 98.10
Course Score 98.33 Course-only Score

December 15, 2019

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 53°F 12°C
Start Humidity 100% Humidity
Wind SSE 8 mph Wind
Race day high 73°F 23°C
Race day low 46°F 8°C
PR Score 97.27 Normal score 98.10
Course Score 98.33 Course-only Score

December 9, 2018

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 38°F 3°C
Start Humidity 81% Humidity
Wind NNW 9 mph Wind
Race day high 50°F 10°C
Race day low 38°F 3°C
PR Score 98.33 Normal score 98.10
Course Score 98.33 Course-only Score

December 10, 2017

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 41°F 5°C
Start Humidity 57% Humidity
Wind SW 5 mph Wind
Race day high 70°F 21°C
Race day low 37°F 3°C
PR Score 98.33 Normal score 98.10
Course Score 98.33 Course-only Score

December 11, 2016

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 83% Humidity
Wind S 15 mph Wind
Race day high 71°F 22°C
Race day low 47°F 8°C
PR Score 96.84 Normal score 98.10
Course Score 98.30 Course-only Score

December 13, 2015

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 60°F 16°C
Start Humidity 80% Humidity
Wind W 16 mph Wind
Race day high 62°F 17°C
Race day low 59°F 15°C
PR Score 97.30 Normal score 98.10
Course Score 98.30 Course-only Score

December 14, 2014

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 60°F 16°C
Start Humidity 92% Humidity
Wind S 11 mph Wind
Race day high 70°F 21°C
Race day low 58°F 14°C
PR Score 95.99 Normal score 98.10
Course Score 98.30 Course-only Score

December 9, 2012

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 68°F 20°C
Start Humidity 84% Humidity
Wind SSW 9 mph Wind
Race day high 69°F 21°C
Race day low 42°F 6°C
PR Score 95.00 Normal score 98.10
Course Score 98.64 Course-only Score

December 4, 2011

Race day snapshot
Light Rain
Light Rain
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 42°F 6°C
Start Humidity 92% Humidity
Wind NNW 10 mph Wind
Race day high 51°F 11°C
Race day low 41°F 5°C
PR Score 98.74 Normal score 98.10
Course Score 98.74 Course-only Score