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™
Atlanta, GA scattered clouds 87 10
Baltimore, MD few clouds 87 10
Chicago (AL), IL scattered clouds 90 10
Chicago (NL), IL scattered clouds 90 10
Cincinnati, OH scattered clouds 91 10
Cleveland, OH broken clouds 91 10
Detroit, MI clear sky 90 10
Houston, TX overcast clouds 87 10
Milwaukee, WI scattered clouds 87 10
Philadelphia, PA broken clouds 86 10
Phoenix, AZ few clouds 94 10
Pittsburgh, PA scattered clouds 88 10
St. Louis, MO broken clouds 91 10
Tampa, FL overcast clouds 87 10
Washington, DC clear sky 88 10
Anaheim, CA clear sky 74 8
Arlington, TX light rain 81 8
Boston, MA broken clouds 81 8
Bronx, NY clear sky 83 8
Denver, CO clear sky 84 8
Kansas City, MO overcast clouds 79 8
Los Angeles, CA clear sky 74 8
Miami, FL broken clouds 80 8
Minneapolis, MN broken clouds 78 8
Queens, NY broken clouds 83 8
Toronto, ON few clouds 82 8
San Diego, CA few clouds 73 7
Sacramento, CA clear sky 67 5
San Francisco, CA broken clouds 59 4
Seattle, WA clear sky 61 4
Data last updated: 1751734566
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