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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Vermont City Marathon

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

Weather Averages for Last 14 Years

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Most common race morning weather across the last 14 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 58°F 14°C
Start Humidity 77% Humidity
Wind S 6 mph
Race day high 73°F 23°C
Race day low 54°F 12°C
PR Score 96.35 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 98.11 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.

May 24, 2026

Race day snapshot
Rain, Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 49°F 9°C
Start Humidity 92% Humidity
Wind S 8 mph Wind
Race day high 56°F 13°C
Race day low 50°F 10°C
PR Score 98.11 Normal score 97.75
Course Score 98.11 Course-only Score
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May 25, 2025

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 48°F 9°C
Start Humidity 83% Humidity
Wind NW 5 mph Wind
Race day high 60°F 16°C
Race day low 47°F 8°C
PR Score 98.11 Normal score 97.75
Course Score 98.11 Course-only Score

May 26, 2024

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 64°F 18°C
Start Humidity 65% Humidity
Wind NW 6 mph Wind
Race day high 79°F 26°C
Race day low 60°F 16°C
PR Score 96.51 Normal score 97.75
Course Score 98.11 Course-only Score

May 28, 2023

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 63°F 17°C
Start Humidity 67% Humidity
Wind S 5 mph Wind
Race day high 85°F 29°C
Race day low 53°F 12°C
PR Score 96.18 Normal score 97.75
Course Score 98.11 Course-only Score

May 29, 2022

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 57°F 14°C
Start Humidity 78% Humidity
Wind S 4 mph Wind
Race day high 78°F 26°C
Race day low 53°F 12°C
PR Score 96.72 Normal score 97.75
Course Score 98.11 Course-only Score

May 26, 2019

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 60°F 16°C
Start Humidity 86% Humidity
Wind SSW 4 mph Wind
Race day high 74°F 23°C
Race day low 59°F 15°C
PR Score 95.60 Normal score 97.75
Course Score 98.11 Course-only Score

May 27, 2018

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 61°F 16°C
Start Humidity 75% Humidity
Wind SSE 5 mph Wind
Race day high 70°F 21°C
Race day low 55°F 13°C
PR Score 96.63 Normal score 97.75
Course Score 98.11 Course-only Score

May 28, 2017

Race day snapshot
Sunny
Sunny
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 57°F 14°C
Start Humidity 78% Humidity
Wind S 4 mph Wind
Race day high 77°F 25°C
Race day low 57°F 14°C
PR Score 96.30 Normal score 97.75
Course Score 98.11 Course-only Score

May 29, 2016

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 74°F 23°C
Start Humidity 66% Humidity
Wind S 5 mph Wind
Race day high 88°F 31°C
Race day low 65°F 18°C
PR Score 92.74 Normal score 97.75
Course Score 98.11 Course-only Score

May 24, 2015

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 57°F 14°C
Start Humidity 44% Humidity
Wind S 10 mph Wind
Race day high 79°F 26°C
Race day low 48°F 9°C
PR Score 97.99 Normal score 97.75
Course Score 98.11 Course-only Score

May 25, 2014

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 86% Humidity
Wind S 3 mph Wind
Race day high 73°F 23°C
Race day low 51°F 11°C
PR Score 96.41 Normal score 97.75
Course Score 98.11 Course-only Score

May 26, 2013

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 43°F 6°C
Start Humidity 89% Humidity
Wind NW 13 mph Wind
Race day high 51°F 11°C
Race day low 42°F 6°C
PR Score 98.11 Normal score 97.75
Course Score 98.11 Course-only Score

May 27, 2012

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 60°F 16°C
Start Humidity 72% Humidity
Wind No Wind Wind
Race day high 77°F 25°C
Race day low 52°F 11°C
PR Score 96.84 Normal score 97.75
Course Score 98.11 Course-only Score

May 29, 2011

Race day snapshot
Rain
Rain
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 68°F 20°C
Start Humidity 93% Humidity
Wind S 14 mph Wind
Race day high 81°F 27°C
Race day low 68°F 20°C
PR Score 92.66 Normal score 97.75
Course Score 98.11 Course-only Score