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Historical Race Day Weather for the Paavo Marathon

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

Weather Averages for Last 3 Years

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Most common race morning weather across the last 3 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 61°F 16°C
Start Humidity 92% Humidity
Wind S 9 mph
Race day high 68°F 20°C
Race day low 56°F 13°C
PR Score 95.34 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 98.12 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.

August 9, 2025

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 73°F 23°C
Start Humidity 88% Humidity
Wind S 13 mph Wind
Race day high 79°F 26°C
Race day low 66°F 19°C
PR Score 92.86 Normal score 0.00
Course Score 98.12 Course-only Score
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August 10, 2024

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 52°F 11°C
Start Humidity 90% Humidity
Wind W 11 mph Wind
Race day high 60°F 16°C
Race day low 51°F 11°C
PR Score 97.56 Normal score 0.00
Course Score 98.12 Course-only Score

August 12, 2023

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 57°F 14°C
Start Humidity 99% Humidity
Wind N 2 mph Wind
Race day high 66°F 19°C
Race day low 52°F 11°C
PR Score 95.59 Normal score 0.00
Course Score 98.12 Course-only Score