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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Rocket City Marathon

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

Weather Averages for Last 15 Years

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Most common race morning weather across the last 15 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 42°F 6°C
Start Humidity 77% Humidity
Wind N 9 mph
Race day high 53°F 12°C
Race day low 38°F 3°C
PR Score 98.27 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 98.65 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
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 22°F -6°C
Start Humidity 64% Humidity
Wind N 17 mph Wind
Race day high 42°F 6°C
Race day low 16°F -9°C
PR Score 98.41 Normal score 98.60
Course Score 98.41 Course-only Score
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December 15, 2024

Race day snapshot
Rain, Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 49°F 9°C
Start Humidity 95% Humidity
Wind SE 10 mph Wind
Race day high 54°F 12°C
Race day low 49°F 9°C
PR Score 98.38 Normal score 98.60
Course Score 98.41 Course-only Score

December 10, 2023

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 44°F 7°C
Start Humidity 79% Humidity
Wind N 11 mph Wind
Race day high 57°F 14°C
Race day low 36°F 2°C
PR Score 98.41 Normal score 98.60
Course Score 98.41 Course-only Score

December 11, 2022

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 98% Humidity
Wind NNW 5 mph Wind
Race day high 57°F 14°C
Race day low 51°F 11°C
PR Score 97.29 Normal score 98.60
Course Score 98.41 Course-only Score

December 14, 2019

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 43°F 6°C
Start Humidity 95% Humidity
Wind WSW 7 mph Wind
Race day high 54°F 12°C
Race day low 42°F 6°C
PR Score 98.58 Normal score 98.60
Course Score 98.58 Course-only Score

December 8, 2018

Race day snapshot
Light Rain
Light Rain
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 40°F 4°C
Start Humidity 94% Humidity
Wind ENE 6 mph Wind
Race day high 44°F 7°C
Race day low 40°F 4°C
PR Score 98.58 Normal score 98.60
Course Score 98.58 Course-only Score

December 9, 2017

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 27°F -3°C
Start Humidity 81% Humidity
Wind WSW 1 mph Wind
Race day high 43°F 6°C
Race day low 23°F -5°C
PR Score 98.58 Normal score 98.60
Course Score 98.58 Course-only Score

December 10, 2016

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 28°F -2°C
Start Humidity 68% Humidity
Wind N 3 mph Wind
Race day high 44°F 7°C
Race day low 22°F -6°C
PR Score 98.58 Normal score 98.60
Course Score 98.58 Course-only Score

December 12, 2015

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 64°F 18°C
Start Humidity 70% Humidity
Wind S 6 mph Wind
Race day high 74°F 23°C
Race day low 62°F 17°C
PR Score 96.42 Normal score 98.60
Course Score 98.58 Course-only Score

December 13, 2014

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 34°F 1°C
Start Humidity 78% Humidity
Wind N 5 mph Wind
Race day high 55°F 13°C
Race day low 28°F -2°C
PR Score 98.58 Normal score 98.60
Course Score 98.58 Course-only Score

December 14, 2013

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 45°F 7°C
Start Humidity 86% Humidity
Wind S 10 mph Wind
Race day high 56°F 13°C
Race day low 34°F 1°C
PR Score 98.92 Normal score 98.60
Course Score 98.92 Course-only Score

December 8, 2012

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 61°F 16°C
Start Humidity 90% Humidity
Wind S 12 mph Wind
Race day high 69°F 21°C
Race day low 57°F 14°C
PR Score 96.55 Normal score 98.60
Course Score 98.92 Course-only Score

December 10, 2011

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 35°F 2°C
Start Humidity 78% Humidity
Wind N 14 mph Wind
Race day high 47°F 8°C
Race day low 30°F -1°C
PR Score 98.92 Normal score 98.60
Course Score 98.92 Course-only Score

December 11, 2010

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 47°F 8°C
Start Humidity 46% Humidity
Wind SSE 10 mph Wind
Race day high 53°F 12°C
Race day low 43°F 6°C
PR Score 98.92 Normal score 98.60
Course Score 98.92 Course-only Score

2009

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 39°F 4°C
Start Humidity 33% Humidity
Wind SE 13 mph Wind
Race day high 43°F 6°C
Race day low 35°F 2°C
PR Score 98.92 Normal score 98.60
Course Score 98.92 Course-only Score