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Cedar Rapids Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:11 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Cedar Rapids Today

8 AM

63°F and overcast at peak. Wind 10 mph from the SSE, dew point 59°F.

79
Peak FitScore
Temperature
63°F / feels 61°
Wind
10 mph SSE, gusts 20
Dew Point
59°F — noticeable
Humidity
88%
UV Index
1 — Low
Air Quality
32 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 8 AM
79
63° feels 61° 10 mph SSE
☁️ 9 AM
71
67° feels 66° 14 mph SSE
☁️ 10 AM
64
70° feels 69° 15 mph S 1% rain
☁️ 11 AM
62
71° feels 71° 14 mph S 4% rain
☁️ 12 PM
58
72° feels 73° 13 mph S 9% rain
🌧️ 1 PM
58
68° feels 65° 18 mph SSW 11% rain
🌧️ 2 PM
53
68° feels 65° 16 mph S 27% rain
🌧️ 3 PM
55
65° feels 63° 14 mph S 27% rain
🌧️ 4 PM
45
64° feels 59° 20 mph SSW 26% rain
🌧️ 5 PM
49
65° feels 63° 12 mph SSE 61% rain
🌧️ 6 PM
56
64° feels 63° 10 mph S 62% rain
🌧️ 7 PM
66
60° feels 56° 12 mph NNW 38% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌧️
Today Apr 17
72° / 46°
79
🏃 8 AM 💧 62%
🌧️
Sat Apr 18
45° / 33°
79
🏃 8 AM
☁️
Sun Apr 19
52° / 36°
79
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
60° / 34°
84
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
69° / 51°
99
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
Wed Apr 22
73° / 44°
96
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
77° / 60°
73
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 49%
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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 8 AM with a peak FitScore of 79/100. 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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