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Pickleball Weather Index Map
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Pickleball Weather Index map
10 – Perfect
9 – Excellent
8 – Very Good
7 – Good
6 – Fair
5 – So-So
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1 – Poor
Best & Worst Cities for Pickleball
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How the Pickleball Weather Index Works

The Pickleball Weather Index scores each U.S. city from 1 to 10 using National Weather Service NDFD forecast data at 2.5km resolution, updated every morning. Five weather factors are scored individually and combined into a single composite number that reflects what conditions actually feel like for outdoor pickleball play. Temperature, wind, and rain probability each carry double weight — prioritizing the factors that most directly affect whether you can play.

🌡️ Temperature (2× weight) Peak score at 72–76°F. Smooth penalty on both sides. Below 32°F and above 113°F score 1. Carries double weight.
💨 Wind (2× weight) Score 10 up to 8 mph — barely noticeable. Smooth penalty ramp to score 1 at 25 mph. Carries double weight because the lightweight ball is uniquely wind-sensitive.
💦 Humidity Low dewpoint scores highest. Muggy conditions penalized — high heat combined with high dewpoint is dangerous for extended outdoor activity.
⛈️ Rain Chance (2× weight) Gradual penalty from 15% probability. Above 50% significantly lowers the score. Carries double weight alongside wind.
🌧️ Precipitation Any meaningful rainfall accumulation lowers the score substantially regardless of other conditions. Scored on days 1–3 only.

A score of 10 means near-perfect pickleball conditions. A score of 1 means conditions are poor — too cold, too windy, or too wet for comfortable outdoor play. The index covers the contiguous United States with 37,000+ city data points.

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