Kentucky Derby forecast: Latest weather updates for Churchill Downs today
TL;DR
The weather for the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is expected to be cool and mostly dry, with a high of 66°F and gentle winds. No rain is forecasted, ensuring a clear race day for the thoroughbreds.
Key points
- Weather forecast for the Kentucky Derby is cool and mostly dry
- High temperature expected to be around 66°F
- Gentle winds of 10 to 15 mph predicted
- No rain expected, ensuring a dry track
- Evening temperatures will drop to 53°F
Near-perfect weather sets the stage for the 152nd Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 2.
This year’s Run for the Roses is forecast to be cool but mostly dry at Churchill Downs. Race day will feature plenty of sunshine with scattered clouds, and a high near 66°F accompanied by gentle winds of 10 to 15 mph. The evening is expected to be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to 53°F, according to AccuWeather.
As the elite field of thoroughbreds takes to the storied dirt track for a chance to make history, owners and trainers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the weather will not be a factor, no rain or muddy track to contend with this year.
Hats off to the fashionistas of the Kentucky Derby.
As part of the tradition of the annual horse race, several attendees sport elaborate headpieces to complement their derby attire.
Scroll through for photos of the best hats from the 152nd Kentucky Derby, starting with attendee Ashlyn Roberts, who donned a chic crimson hat during Thurby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
Courtney Cox of Louisville wore a big flower hat while attending Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
Amber Kuntz poses for a photo during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
Brooke Taylor poses for a photo during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
Kelly Morrison poses during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A group of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A group of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A group of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A group of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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Hats off to the fashionistas of the Kentucky Derby.
As part of the tradition of the annual horse race, several attendees sport elaborate headpieces to complement their derby attire.
Scroll through for photos of the best hats from the 152nd Kentucky Derby, starting with attendee Ashlyn Roberts, who donned a chic crimson hat during Thurby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 30, 2026.
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All the best hats at the Kentucky Derby 2026
Hats off to the fashionistas of the Kentucky Derby.
As part of the tradition of the annual horse race, several attendees sport elaborate headpieces to complement their derby attire.
Scroll through for photos of the best hats from the 152nd Kentucky Derby, starting with attendee Ashlyn Roberts, who donned a chic crimson hat during Thurby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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Courtney Cox of Louisville wore a big flower hat while attending Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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Amber Kuntz poses for a photo during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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Brooke Taylor poses for a photo during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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Kelly Morrison poses during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A group of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A group of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A group of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A group of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A Kentucky Derby attendee shows off their hat during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
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A pair of Kentucky Derby attendees show off their hats during Thurby during the 152nd Kentucky Derby on April 30, 2026.
What is the weather forecast for the 2026 Kentucky Derby?
It looks like perfect conditions for race day. AccuWeather states Saturday, May 2, will have the following conditions: "Cool with intervals of clouds and sun; a shower can't be ruled out, and a jacket will come in handy for the horse race."
The area will have a high of 66 degrees with a 0% chance of precipitation.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2026 Kentucky Derby weather at Churchill Downs today
Q&A
What is the weather forecast for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs?
The forecast predicts cool temperatures around 66°F, mostly dry conditions, and gentle winds.
Will rain affect the Kentucky Derby race day conditions?
No, there is no rain expected, which means the track will remain dry for the race.
What time does the Kentucky Derby start on May 2?
The Kentucky Derby typically starts in the late afternoon, but the exact time can vary each year.
What should attendees wear for the Kentucky Derby given the weather?
Attendees should consider wearing light layers to stay comfortable in the cool temperatures and enjoy the sunny conditions.
