Rock n Roll Arizona

Tempe, AZ, USA · January 17, 2027·

44°·48° high·Light·Dry

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Rock n Roll Arizona race day weather

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66° high

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Cool start, mild finish

Runners will face a temperature rise from 44°F at the start to 54°F at the finish, with humidity low at 43% and a dew point of 29°F. Wind will be light at 5 mph from the E, not impacting performance. Runners should maintain a steady pace throughout, as conditions are favorable for racing.

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About the Rock n Roll Arizona

Rock 'n' Roll Arizona is a January half marathon, 10K and 5K weekend in Tempe, Arizona. The half marathon starts on South Mill Avenue at 3rd Street and runs through Tempe, Scottsdale and Phoenix, passing the red sandstone formations of Papago Park, before finishing at Tempe Beach Park on West Rio Salado Parkway. The 10K starts on North Mill Avenue north of East Curry Road and finishes at the same park, and the 5K is held on Saturday. The event has not included a full marathon since 2023 and is USATF sanctioned. Source

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Race weekend

Saturday, January 16

8:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

Sunday, January 17

7:00 AM10K (6.2 mi)

7:40 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

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Rock n Roll Arizona FAQ

When is the 2027 Rock n Roll Arizona?

The 2027 Rock n Roll Arizona will be held on Sunday January 17, 2027.

What is the time limit for the Rock n Roll Arizona?

The time limit for the Rock n Roll Arizona is 4 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Rock n Roll Arizona?

The forecast calls for a high of 68°F and a low of 44°F with a 2% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Rock n Roll Arizona?

Over the 22 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2004 to 2026), it averaged 48°F at the start and 51°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2023).

What was the hottest Rock n Roll Arizona?

Of the 22 years on record, 2022 was the warmest, reaching 61°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2007, at 29°F.

What was the windiest Rock n Roll Arizona?

Of the 22 years on record, 2015 was the windiest, with wind averaging 6 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2009, at 1 mph.

Rock n Roll Arizona weather history

Based on 22 years of data

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49°F

L:48° H:51°

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1 of 22 yrs

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Dew33°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Rock n Roll Arizona Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	47°/54°	-	28°
2025 Rock n Roll Arizona Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	43°/48°	-	17°
2024 Rock n Roll Arizona Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	42°/46°	-	27°
2023 Rock n Roll Arizona Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2023	51°/53°	Light	46°
2022 Rock n Roll Arizona Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	52°/61°	-	22°
2020 Rock n Roll Arizona Clear conditions throughout the day. 2020	44°/49°	-	36°
2019 Rock n Roll Arizona Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	53°/56°	-	49°
2018 Rock n Roll Arizona Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	49°/53°	-	45°
2017 Rock n Roll Arizona Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2017	55°/57°	-	45°
2016 Rock n Roll Arizona Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2016	41°/45°	-	36°
2015 Rock n Roll Arizona Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	48°/53°	-	34°
2014 Rock n Roll Arizona Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2014	49°/53°	-	26°
2013 Rock n Roll Arizona Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	46°/52°	-	26°
2012 Rock n Roll Arizona Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2012	53°/55°	-	28°
2011 Rock n Roll Arizona Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2011	48°/51°	-	32°
2010 Rock n Roll Arizona Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2010	48°/51°	-	29°
2009 Rock n Roll Arizona Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2009	50°/54°	-	33°
2008 Rock n Roll Arizona Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	47°/50°	-	38°
2007 Rock n Roll Arizona Clear conditions throughout the day. 2007	29°/31°	-	9°
2006 Rock n Roll Arizona Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2006	52°/56°	-	36°
2005 Rock n Roll Arizona Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2005	48°/51°	-	44°
2004 Rock n Roll Arizona Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2004	52°/55°	-	30°

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