The Daytona 500 is almost here. With so many delays for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray, it’d be nice not to have any issues down in Florida. NASCAR has had a history of bad weather, but things are looking up in the extended forecast.
While the weather can be warm and wonderful in Florida this time of the year, it can also be unpredictable. The good news is that, at the moment, the only day it looks like rain is most likely is on Saturday, Feb. 14. By then, the NASCAR Cup Series will have qualified, run the Duel races, and all will be focused on Sunday’s Daytona 500.
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Expected Race Day Forecast for Daytona 500
According to The Weather Channel, Sunday, Feb. 15 will be a mix of sun and clouds with a high near 70 degrees Fahrenheit. At night, temperatures will drop into the low 50s with partly cloudy skies. There is an 18% chance of rain across the region on Sunday.
Barring unforeseen changes, it appears it’s going to be a great week of weather ahead of the Daytona 500. That would be a warm welcome after the difficulty NASCAR has had getting the Clash at Bowman Gray ready to go.
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Daytona 500 Qualifying, Duel Race Weather Forecast
The NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 logo on the infield at Daytona International Speedway.Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
(Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Of course, the Daytona 500 week starts well before the race on Sunday. Qualifying on Wednesday and the Duel races on Thursday are also going to be something fans hope goes off without a hitch. Rain would really make things complicated.
It appears that it will be sunny and bright on both Wednesday and Thursday next week at Daytona. With high temperatures in the 70s and lows hovering right around 50 degrees, it sounds like classic Daytona weather in February. Campers are going to have a fun time enjoying the sun in the day and having nice, warm fires at night.
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After all of the snow and delays at Bowman Gray, it is the least NASCAR fans deserve.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the Racing section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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