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Akron Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:06 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Akron Today

5 AM–1 PM

66°F and clear at peak. Wind 5 mph from the ESE, dew point 49°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
66°F / feels 64°
Wind
5 mph ESE, gusts 6
Dew Point
49°F — comfortable
Humidity
54%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
49 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 9 AM
91
57° feels 57° 4 mph NNE
🌤️ 10 AM
89
60° feels 61° 2 mph ENE
☀️ 11 AM
89
63° feels 65° 1 mph W
☀️ 12 PM
83
66° feels 69° 2 mph NW
☀️ 1 PM
81
69° feels 72° 4 mph WNW
☀️ 2 PM
79
72° feels 75° 3 mph W
☀️ 3 PM
78
74° feels 77° 3 mph SW
☀️ 4 PM
84
75° feels 76° 4 mph SSW
☁️ 5 PM
86
75° feels 75° 4 mph S
☁️ 6 PM
88
75° feels 73° 4 mph S
☁️ 7 PM
87
74° feels 72° 6 mph SE
☁️ 8 PM
95
71° feels 69° 4 mph S
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌫️
Today Apr 17
75° / 53°
100
🏃 All day
🌧️
Sat Apr 18
75° / 39°
100
🏃 All day 💧 85%
🌧️
Sun Apr 19
53° / 39°
70
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 53%
🌨️
Mon Apr 20
44° / 33°
68
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Tue Apr 21
68° / 34°
87
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
62° / 44°
92
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌤️
Thu Apr 23
73° / 45°
99
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Akron: Best window: 9–11 AM (FitScore 95) 6am: 48°F, feels 45° — NW 8mph 9am: 58°F, feels 56° — W 12mph 12pm: 66°F, feels 65° — SW 8mph ☔ Rain likely after 3pm.
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Akron running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Akron today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–1 PM with a peak FitScore of 100/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Akron?

The best months for running in Akron are April, May, September, October. The most challenging months are typically January, February. Summer humidity rivals the Southeast. Watch for fast-moving thunderstorms in the afternoon.

What is the FitScore?

FitScore rates each hour from 0–100 for outdoor exercise based on temperature, humidity, dew point, wind, precipitation probability, UV index, and air quality. Higher scores mean better conditions.

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