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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Shamrock Marathon

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

Weather Averages for Last 18 Years

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Most common race morning weather across the last 18 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 48°F 9°C
Start Humidity 75% Humidity
Wind N 11 mph
Race day high 56°F 13°C
Race day low 44°F 7°C
PR Score 99.24 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 99.68 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.

March 22, 2026

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 55°F 13°C
Start Humidity 96% Humidity
Wind S 6 mph Wind
Race day high 83°F 28°C
Race day low 49°F 9°C
PR Score 97.32 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score
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March 16, 2025

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 63°F 17°C
Start Humidity 86% Humidity
Wind SSE 10 mph Wind
Race day high 71°F 22°C
Race day low 60°F 16°C
PR Score 96.33 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score

March 17, 2024

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 50°F 10°C
Start Humidity 100% Humidity
Wind SW 10 mph Wind
Race day high 65°F 18°C
Race day low 49°F 9°C
PR Score 99.00 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score

March 19, 2023

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 43°F 6°C
Start Humidity 50% Humidity
Wind N 14 mph Wind
Race day high 47°F 8°C
Race day low 38°F 3°C
PR Score 99.68 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score

March 20, 2022

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 55°F 13°C
Start Humidity 63% Humidity
Wind WNW 11 mph Wind
Race day high 67°F 19°C
Race day low 52°F 11°C
PR Score 99.68 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score

March 21, 2021

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 48°F 9°C
Start Humidity 67% Humidity
Wind ENE 11 mph Wind
Race day high 56°F 13°C
Race day low 46°F 8°C
PR Score 99.68 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score

March 17, 2019

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 45°F 7°C
Start Humidity 51% Humidity
Wind ENE 9 mph Wind
Race day high 47°F 8°C
Race day low 42°F 6°C
PR Score 99.68 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score

March 18, 2018

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 43°F 6°C
Start Humidity 70% Humidity
Wind N 10 mph Wind
Race day high 51°F 11°C
Race day low 41°F 5°C
PR Score 99.68 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score

March 19, 2017

Race day snapshot
Rain
Rain
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 40°F 4°C
Start Humidity 100% Humidity
Wind N 21 mph Wind
Race day high 42°F 6°C
Race day low 37°F 3°C
PR Score 99.68 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score

March 20, 2016

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 46°F 8°C
Start Humidity 86% Humidity
Wind NE 19 mph Wind
Race day high 46°F 8°C
Race day low 42°F 6°C
PR Score 99.68 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score

March 22, 2015

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 43°F 6°C
Start Humidity 79% Humidity
Wind N 15 mph Wind
Race day high 45°F 7°C
Race day low 42°F 6°C
PR Score 99.68 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score

March 16, 2014

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 45°F 7°C
Start Humidity 67% Humidity
Wind NE 13 mph Wind
Race day high 45°F 7°C
Race day low 45°F 7°C
PR Score 99.68 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score

March 17, 2013

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 43°F 6°C
Start Humidity 72% Humidity
Wind N 12 mph Wind
Race day high 43°F 6°C
Race day low 42°F 6°C
PR Score 99.68 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score

March 18, 2012

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 55°F 13°C
Start Humidity 88% Humidity
Wind N 7 mph Wind
Race day high 64°F 18°C
Race day low 41°F 5°C
PR Score 99.15 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score

March 20, 2011

Race day snapshot
Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 45°F 7°C
Start Humidity 67% Humidity
Wind NE 11 mph Wind
Race day high 50°F 10°C
Race day low 39°F 4°C
PR Score 99.68 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score

March 21, 2010

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 58% Humidity
Wind SW 9 mph Wind
Race day high 73°F 23°C
Race day low 53°F 12°C
PR Score 98.64 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score

2009

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 37°F 3°C
Start Humidity 88% Humidity
Wind No Wind Wind
Race day high 53°F 12°C
Race day low 30°F -1°C
PR Score 99.68 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score

2008

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 60% Humidity
Wind NNW 18 mph Wind
Race day high 63°F 17°C
Race day low 48°F 9°C
PR Score 99.68 Normal score 99.68
Course Score 99.68 Course-only Score