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Sat, Oct 3 · Week 5 · Conference game

Vanderbilt at Georgia weather recap

VanderbiltCommodores · 3-5 · SEC
14
atFinal
No. 3GeorgiaBulldogs · 6-1 · SEC
38
Kickoff
Venue
Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA
TV
SEC Network
The short answer

It was 78°F and wet, with 0.06 in of rain at kickoff, gusts to 16 mph. Final: Vanderbilt 14, Georgia 38.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Forecast not available yet

Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.

Typical October at the stadium: highs near 75°24°, lows near 55°13°, rain on 21% of days.


Stadium

Sanford Stadium

Stadium page
Sanford Stadium
Location
Athens, GA
Surface
Grass
Roof
Open air
Field runs
southeast to northwest
Elevation
748 ft228 m
Map
Typical in October

Highs near 75°24°, lows near 55°13°. Rain on 21% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 9%, above 90°F on 1%. 10-year average.

Series history

First meeting in our records

Vanderbilt vs Georgia: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Sanford Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Auburn at Georgia27–2468°20° · dry · 25 mph40 km/h gusts
Q&A

Vanderbilt at Georgia: questions fans ask

What was the weather at Vanderbilt at Georgia?

It was 78°F and wet, with 0.06 in of rain at kickoff, gusts to 16 mph. Final: Vanderbilt 14, Georgia 38.

Does Sanford Stadium have a roof?

No. Sanford Stadium is an open-air stadium with a grass field, so the weather plays a part.