It’s one of the biggest questions to start the NASCAR Cup Series. What’s the weather forecast for the Daytona 500?
Last year’s race was pushed back to Monday due to rain. The 2021 Great American Race was halted by over five hours due to thunderstorms in the area.
Here’s what to know about the weather forecast for the Daytona 500.
When is the Daytona 500?
The 67th running of the Daytona 500 is set for 1:30 p.m. (CT) on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida.
Daytona 500 weather forecast for 2025 Great American Race
Here is the weather forecast for Daytona International Speedway on Sunday via AccuWeather.
Temperature: 82 degrees
Humidity: 68%
Chance of rain: 62%
Average wind: 15 miles per hour out of Southwest
Daytona 500 qualifying weather forecast 2025 for Wednesday
Temperature: 82 degrees
Humidity: 50%
Chance of rain: 1%
Average wind: 9 miles per hour out of South
Daytona 500 Duels weather forecast 2025 for Thursday
Temperature: 79 degrees
Humidity: 67%
Chance of rain: 58%
Average wind: 12 miles per hour out of Southwest
Daytona NASCAR Craftsman Trucks race weather forecast 2025 for Friday
Temperature: 70 degrees
Humidity: 70%
Chance of rain: 24%
Average wind: 13 miles per hour out of Northeast
Daytona NASCAR Xfinity Series race weather forecast for 2025 on Saturday
Temperature: 75 degrees
Humidity: 69%
Chance of rain: 10%
Average wind: 13 miles per hour out of Southeast
What channel is Daytona 500 on?
The Daytona 500 will be broadcast on FOX and the FOX Sports app with Mike Joy, Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick in the broadcast booth.
Who won 2024 Daytona 500?
William Byron won the 2024 Daytona 500 for Hendrick Motorsports, his first victory in the Great American Race. Last year’s event was run on Monday, Feb. 19 after the race was delayed due to weather.
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