Do certain weather conditions lead to more home runs?

Yes! Weather conditions can change the distance a batted ball travels by more than 20%. Home Run Forecast provides a simple way to see the if weather will help or hinder baseball flight during a game. The Home Run Forecast Index demonstrates a strong correlation with the number of HRs hit and runs scored in big league games. Check out our Premium Subscription for on-demand HRFI forecast data by team and for each 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™
Arlington, TX scattered clouds 93 10
Atlanta, GA broken clouds 89 10
Houston, TX moderate rain 89 10
Kansas City, MO clear sky 87 10
Phoenix, AZ clear sky 109 10
Tampa, FL broken clouds 91 10
Sacramento, CA clear sky 81 8
Anaheim, CA clear sky 84 8
Cincinnati, OH scattered clouds 83 8
Los Angeles, CA clear sky 85 8
Minneapolis, MN very heavy rain 76 8
Pittsburgh, PA overcast clouds 75 8
San Diego, CA clear sky 79 8
San Francisco, CA scattered clouds 62 8
Seattle, WA clear sky 68 8
Chicago (NL), IL broken clouds 84 7
Denver, CO few clouds 92 7
Detroit, MI clear sky 82 7
Miami, FL scattered clouds 89 7
St. Louis, MO scattered clouds 79 7
Toronto, ON broken clouds 73 7
Cleveland, OH broken clouds 78 6
Queens, NY overcast clouds 68 6
Chicago (AL), IL broken clouds 85 5
Milwaukee, WI scattered clouds 82 5
Philadelphia, PA overcast clouds 66 5
Washington, DC light rain 67 5
Baltimore, MD overcast clouds 66 4
Boston, MA overcast clouds 71 4
Bronx, NY overcast clouds 67 4
Data last updated: 1750103767
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