Sat, Sep 26 · Week 4
South Alabama at Kentucky weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Kroger Field, Lexington, KY
- TV
- SEC Network
It was 67°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 16 mph. Final: South Alabama 21, Kentucky 45.
Kickoff forecast (final issued)
Forecast not available yet
Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.
Typical September at the stadium: highs near 80°27°, lows near 61°16°, rain on 27% of days.
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Stadium
Stadium page Kroger Field
- Location
- Lexington, KY
- Surface
- Turf
- Roof
- Open air
- Field runs
- southeast to northwest
- Elevation
- 968 ft295 m
Typical in September
Highs near 80°27°, lows near 61°16°. Rain on 27% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 4%, above 90°F on 5%. 10-year average.
Series history
First meeting in our records
Game-day weather history
Recent games at Kroger Field
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | LSU at Kentucky | 34–35 |  59°15° · 0.02 in0.6 mm rain · 35 mph57 km/h gusts |
Q&A
South Alabama at Kentucky: questions fans ask
What was the weather at South Alabama at Kentucky?
It was 67°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 16 mph. Final: South Alabama 21, Kentucky 45.
Does Kroger Field have a roof?
No. Kroger Field is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.