Derby Week kicked off Saturday with the 151st Kentucky Derby and Oaks post-position draws, but many already are thinking about the weather for the Run for the Roses on May 3 at Churchill Downs.
Journalism co-owner Aron Wellman had the weather on his mind Saturday, too. Derby favorite Journalism‘s last pre-race workout was postponed until Sunday.
“In a perfect world we would have worked today, seven days out from the race,” Wellman said. “But not being 100% comfortable with the track condition we just decided to err on the side of caution and wait an extra day.”
Journalism galloped Saturday but didn’t breeze.
The National Weather Service has released its latest forecast for the weather during the Run for the Roses.
Find out more about the weather during the last few Kentucky Derbies and what 2025 has in store.
2025 Kentucky Derby weather forecast
The forecast high for Derby Day is 70 degrees and is expected to be mostly sunny, according to Weather.com.
What was weather for 150th Kentucky Derby?
Here’s what the weather was like for the previous five years:
2024: A high of 83 degrees and mostly cloudy 2023: 79 degrees and mostly cloudy2022: A cloudy day and colder than recent years with a high of 64 degrees2021: Sunny with a high of 76 degrees2020: 84 degrees and sunny
How to watch 2025 Kentucky Derby
Last May, NBC Sports announced a partnership with Churchill Downs to present the Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock through 2032.
The extension includes multiplatform rights to the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks and Derby and Oaks Day programming, which will be presented on NBC, Peacock, USA Network and additional NBCU platforms.
You can stream the 2025 Kentucky Derby on Fubo and Peacock.
What time is 2025 Kentucky Derby?
Post time for the 151st Kentucky Derby is set for 6:57 p.m. on Saturday, May 3.
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Weather Louisville KY Derby Day: Will it rain during Run for the Roses
