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Cedar Rapids Running Weather

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 7:12 PM CDT

Best Time to Run in Cedar Rapids Today

5 AM

75°F and clear at peak. Wind 4 mph from the SSW, dew point 71°F.

53
Peak FitScore
Temperature
75°F / feels 82°
Wind
4 mph SSW, gusts 15
Dew Point
71°F — miserable
Humidity
87%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
45 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 7 PM
20
91° feels 103° 3 mph WNW 26% rain
🌙 8 PM
21
89° feels 99° 5 mph SSW 24% rain
☁️ 9 PM
47
80° feels 84° 8 mph SSW 13% rain
☁️ 10 PM
50
80° feels 85° 4 mph S 4% rain
🌙 5 AM
53
75° feels 82° 4 mph SSW 8% rain
🌅 6 AM
53
74° feels 82° 3 mph S 9% rain
☀️ 7 AM
49
76° feels 85° 3 mph SE 6% rain
🌤️ 8 AM
42
84° feels 91° 6 mph WSW 12% rain
☁️ 9 AM
43
86° feels 92° 7 mph WSW 9% rain
🌤️ 10 AM
26
91° feels 97° 9 mph WSW 3% rain
☀️ 11 AM
27
93° feels 103° 5 mph N 2% rain
☁️ 12 PM
26
91° feels 102° 5 mph SW 2% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌫️
Today Jul 26
93° / 75°
53
🏃 💧 28%
☁️
Mon Jul 27
102° / 74°
53
🏃
🌧️
Tue Jul 28
87° / 71°
79
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Wed Jul 29
86° / 66°
84
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Thu Jul 30
84° / 66°
76
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Fri Jul 31
73° / 66°
79
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 45%
☁️
Sat Aug 1
80° / 63°
86
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Cedar Rapids: 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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Cedar Rapids running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Cedar Rapids today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM with a peak FitScore of 53/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Cedar Rapids?

The best months for running in Cedar Rapids 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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