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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Sun Marathon

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

Weather Averages for Last 9 Years

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Most common race morning weather across the last 9 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 36°F 2°C
Start Humidity 57% Humidity
Wind E 4 mph
Race day high 57°F 14°C
Race day low 34°F 1°C
PR Score 99.88 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 99.88 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.

January 24, 2026

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 40°F 4°C
Start Humidity 60% Humidity
Wind SE 12 mph Wind
Race day high 52°F 11°C
Race day low 34°F 1°C
PR Score 99.88 Normal score 101.11
Course Score 99.88 Course-only Score
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January 25, 2025

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 29°F -2°C
Start Humidity 24% Humidity
Wind E 2 mph Wind
Race day high 52°F 11°C
Race day low 27°F -3°C
PR Score 99.88 Normal score 101.11
Course Score 99.88 Course-only Score

January 27, 2024

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 34°F 1°C
Start Humidity 81% Humidity
Wind No Wind Wind
Race day high 58°F 14°C
Race day low 34°F 1°C
PR Score 99.88 Normal score 101.11
Course Score 99.88 Course-only Score

January 28, 2023

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 33°F 1°C
Start Humidity 72% Humidity
Wind NNE 2 mph Wind
Race day high 51°F 11°C
Race day low 30°F -1°C
PR Score 99.88 Normal score 101.11
Course Score 99.88 Course-only Score

January 29, 2022

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 32°F 0°C
Start Humidity 40% Humidity
Wind E 7 mph Wind
Race day high 61°F 16°C
Race day low 31°F -1°C
PR Score 99.88 Normal score 101.11
Course Score 99.88 Course-only Score

January 31, 2021

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 30°F -1°C
Start Humidity 67% Humidity
Wind E 6 mph Wind
Race day high 54°F 12°C
Race day low 29°F -2°C
PR Score 99.88 Normal score 101.11
Course Score 99.88 Course-only Score

February 15, 2020

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 33°F 1°C
Start Humidity 53% Humidity
Wind ESE 1 mph Wind
Race day high 60°F 16°C
Race day low 33°F 1°C
PR Score 99.88 Normal score 101.11
Course Score 99.88 Course-only Score

February 2, 2019

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 49°F 9°C
Start Humidity 55% Humidity
Wind SSW 2 mph Wind
Race day high 58°F 14°C
Race day low 47°F 8°C
PR Score 99.88 Normal score 101.11
Course Score 99.88 Course-only Score

February 3, 2018

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 40°F 4°C
Start Humidity 63% Humidity
Wind NNE 8 mph Wind
Race day high 67°F 19°C
Race day low 40°F 4°C
PR Score 99.88 Normal score 101.11
Course Score 99.88 Course-only Score