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Sat, Sep 26 · Week 4

New Haven at Merrimack weather recap

New HavenChargers · 2-6 · Northeast
10
atFinal
MerrimackWarriors · 3-5 · FCS Independents
17
Kickoff
Venue
Duane Stadium, North Andover, MA
TV
ESPN+
The short answer

It was 59°F and wet, with 0.16 in of rain at kickoff, gusts to 36 mph. Final: New Haven 10, Merrimack 17.

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 74°23°, lows near 57°14°, rain on 32% of days.

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Stadium

Duane Stadium

Stadium page
Duane Stadium

Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Location
North Andover, MA
Surface
Turf
Roof
Open air
Field runs
southeast to northwest
Elevation
95 ft29 m
Map
Typical in September

Highs near 74°23°, lows near 57°14°. Rain on 32% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 15%, above 90°F on 2%. 10-year average.

Series history

New Haven leads 1-0

1 meeting tracked here since 2025 · New Haven won the last meeting (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).

Last 1 meetings
SeasonDateGameResultSite
2025Nov 8Merrimack at New HavenNew Haven 41-31Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium

New Haven vs Merrimack: full series weather history

Q&A

New Haven at Merrimack: questions fans ask

What was the weather at New Haven at Merrimack?

It was 59°F and wet, with 0.16 in of rain at kickoff, gusts to 36 mph. Final: New Haven 10, Merrimack 17.

Does Duane Stadium have a roof?

No. Duane Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.