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Charlotte Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:10 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Charlotte Today

5 AM–10 AM

63°F and overcast at peak. Wind 5 mph from the W, dew point 39°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
63°F / feels 58°
Wind
5 mph W, gusts 5
Dew Point
39°F — comfortable
Humidity
41%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
38 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 9 AM
94
70° feels 68° 4 mph W
☀️ 10 AM
81
75° feels 74° 4 mph NNW
☀️ 11 AM
73
79° feels 79° 6 mph NNW
☀️ 12 PM
65
81° feels 84° 4 mph N
☀️ 1 PM
62
83° feels 86° 5 mph NW
☁️ 2 PM
65
85° feels 87° 5 mph NW
☁️ 3 PM
65
86° feels 87° 5 mph WNW
4 PM
70
86° feels 85° 7 mph NW
☀️ 5 PM
68
86° feels 85° 3 mph W
☀️ 6 PM
70
86° feels 83° 4 mph WNW
☀️ 7 PM
71
85° feels 82° 3 mph NW
🌙 8 PM
79
80° feels 77° 3 mph E
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
86° / 58°
100
🏃 5 AM–10 AM
☁️
Sat Apr 18
92° / 61°
100
🏃 5 AM–10 AM
☁️
Sun Apr 19
75° / 55°
86
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 32%
☁️
Mon Apr 20
74° / 47°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
74° / 46°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Apr 22
83° / 55°
94
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
85° / 61°
88
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Charlotte: 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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Charlotte running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–10 AM 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 Charlotte?

The best months for running in Charlotte are March, April, October, November. The most challenging months are typically July, August. Greenway system is well-shaded but humidity still builds fast after 9 AM.

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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