Do certain weather conditions lead to more home runs?

Yes! Weather conditions change the distance a batted ball travels by more than 20%. Home Run Forecast provides a simple indication of how weather will help or hinder baseball flight during a game. The HRFI demonstrates a strong correlation with HRs hit and runs scored in big league games. Check out our Premium Subscription for on-demand forecast data by team and game.

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Current Weather Conditions and HRF Index

The table below shows the Home Run Forecast Index (HRFI) value for each big league ballpark. The HRFI ranges from 1 to 10, with 10 indicating the most favorable weather conditions for ball fight and 1 indicating least favorable. Learn more about how we calculate this index here.

This data is updated hourly at the top of the hour. For ballparks with a retractable roof, the index is calculated for open roof conditions. Check local sources for roof status. For ballparks with a permanent roof, the index is calculated for indoor conditions.

Ballpark Location Sky Cover Temperature (°F) Home Run Forecast Index™
Phoenix, AZ clear sky 87 9
Arlington, TX clear sky 74 8
Houston, TX overcast clouds 76 8
Baltimore, MD clear sky 70 7
Dyersville, IA overcast clouds 59 7
San Francisco, CA few clouds 58 7
Chicago (NL), IL overcast clouds 66 6
Oakland, CA few clouds 62 6
Washington, DC scattered clouds 73 6
West Palm Beach, FL scattered clouds 76 6
Anaheim, CA clear sky 63 5
Chicago (AL), IL overcast clouds 66 5
Los Angeles, CA clear sky 64 5
Tampa Bay, FL broken clouds 79 5
Jupiter, FL overcast clouds 75 4
Atlanta, GA clear sky 70 4
Cincinnati, OH few clouds 73 4
Cleveland, OH clear sky 62 4
Miami, FL few clouds 77 4
Seattle, WA clear sky 60 4
St. Louis, MO moderate rain 65 4
Williamsport, PA clear sky 72 4
Mexico City, México broken clouds 77 3
Bronx, NY clear sky 67 3
Denver, CO broken clouds 53 3
Detroit, MI clear sky 63 3
Kansas City, MO overcast clouds 58 3
Milwaukee, WI heavy intensity rain 54 3
Minneapolis, MN overcast clouds 52 3
Philadelphia, PA scattered clouds 72 3
Pittsburgh, PA overcast clouds 66 3
Queens, NY few clouds 65 3
San Diego, CA broken clouds 61 3
Toronto, ON clear sky 57 3
Boston, MA overcast clouds 48 1
Data last updated: 1714704966
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