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Sat, Sep 26 · Week 4

Mercyhurst at Western Kentucky weather recap

MercyhurstLakers · 1-7 · Northeast
7
atFinal
Western KentuckyHilltoppers · 3-4 · Conference USA
52
Kickoff
Venue
Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, Bowling Green, KY
TV
ESPN+
The short answer

It was 75°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 15 mph. Final: Mercyhurst 7, Western Kentucky 52.

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 82°28°, lows near 63°17°, rain on 31% of days.


Stadium

Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium

Stadium page
Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium
Location
Bowling Green, KY
Surface
Turf
Roof
Open air
Elevation
528 ft161 m
Map
Typical in September

Highs near 82°28°, lows near 63°17°. Rain on 31% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 3%, above 90°F on 14%. 10-year average.

Series history

First meeting in our records

Mercyhurst vs Western Kentucky: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Thu, Oct 8, 2026Missouri State at Western Kentucky13–3474°23° · dry · 10 mph15 km/h gusts
Q&A

Mercyhurst at Western Kentucky: questions fans ask

What was the weather at Mercyhurst at Western Kentucky?

It was 75°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 15 mph. Final: Mercyhurst 7, Western Kentucky 52.

Does Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium have a roof?

No. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.