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Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:48 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Chicago Today

12 PM–10 PM

66°F and clear at peak. Wind 7 mph from the ESE, dew point 46°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
66°F / feels 61°
Wind
7 mph ESE, gusts 15
Dew Point
46°F — comfortable
Humidity
48%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
54 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 9 AM
90
67° feels 66° 4 mph E
☁️ 10 AM
80
69° feels 69° 7 mph E
☁️ 11 AM
79
72° feels 73° 7 mph ESE
☁️ 12 PM
84
75° feels 75° 8 mph E
☁️ 1 PM
83
76° feels 75° 9 mph E
☁️ 2 PM
81
77° feels 74° 10 mph E
☁️ 3 PM
82
77° feels 74° 11 mph E
☁️ 4 PM
85
76° feels 72° 11 mph E
☀️ 5 PM
89
76° feels 71° 9 mph E
6 PM
92
74° feels 69° 10 mph ESE
☀️ 7 PM
96
71° feels 67° 9 mph SE
8 PM
99
67° feels 64° 8 mph SE
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jun 3
77° / 51°
100
🏃 All day
☁️
Thu Jun 4
88° / 60°
100
🏃 All day
🌧️
Fri Jun 5
81° / 69°
68
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 54%
🌧️
Sat Jun 6
74° / 63°
79
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 62%
🌧️
Sun Jun 7
76° / 57°
95
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Mon Jun 8
79° / 63°
89
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Tue Jun 9
78° / 68°
80
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Chicago: 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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Chicago running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 12 PM–10 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 Chicago?

The best months for running in Chicago are April, May, September, October. The most challenging months are typically January, February. Lakefront trail gets breezy — run along the water for natural cooling.

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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