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Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:13 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Austin Today

5 AM

70°F and overcast at peak. Wind 6 mph from the SSW, dew point 65°F.

68
Peak FitScore
Temperature
70°F / feels 73°
Wind
6 mph SSW, gusts 23
Dew Point
65°F — oppressive
Humidity
85%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
37 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

⛅ 7 AM
64
72° feels 75° 9 mph S
☁️ 8 AM
64
72° feels 75° 9 mph SSE 2% rain
☁️ 9 AM
58
74° feels 77° 10 mph S 2% rain
☁️ 10 AM
56
75° feels 77° 12 mph S 2% rain
☁️ 11 AM
52
77° feels 78° 14 mph SSE 4% rain
☁️ 12 PM
48
80° feels 80° 14 mph S 3% rain
☁️ 1 PM
41
83° feels 83° 15 mph S 1% rain
☁️ 2 PM
35
85° feels 87° 15 mph S
☁️ 3 PM
34
87° feels 89° 13 mph S 1% rain
☁️ 4 PM
35
89° feels 89° 14 mph S 1% rain
☁️ 5 PM
35
89° feels 89° 14 mph S 1% rain
☁️ 6 PM
38
88° feels 87° 14 mph S 1% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
89° / 72°
68
🏃
🌧️
Sat Apr 18
73° / 53°
68
🏃 💧 60%
🌧️
Sun Apr 19
73° / 53°
85
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 60%
🌧️
Mon Apr 20
63° / 55°
89
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 35%
🌧️
Tue Apr 21
66° / 60°
90
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 28%
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
78° / 65°
84
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
79° / 64°
88
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Austin: 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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Austin running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM with a peak FitScore of 68/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Austin?

The best months for running in Austin are March, April, October, November. The most challenging months are typically July, August. Lady Bird Lake trail is partially shaded but still brutal by 9 AM. Cedar season (Dec–Feb) hits allergies hard.

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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