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Chicago Running Weather

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 7:07 PM CDT

Best Time to Run in Chicago Today

5 AM

76°F and mostly sunny at peak. Wind 4 mph from the SW, dew point 75°F.

48
Peak FitScore
Temperature
76°F / feels 85°
Wind
4 mph SW, gusts 10
Dew Point
75°F — miserable
Humidity
95%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
69 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

7 PM
40
83° feels 90° 6 mph SSE
☁️ 8 PM
33
82° feels 91° 3 mph S
🌙 9 PM
34
80° feels 88° 5 mph S
🌙 10 PM
43
79° feels 86° 5 mph S 1% rain
🌙 5 AM
48
76° feels 85° 4 mph SW 6% rain
6 AM
48
76° feels 84° 6 mph SW 9% rain
☁️ 7 AM
43
77° feels 85° 7 mph SSW 16% rain
☁️ 8 AM
34
78° feels 88° 4 mph SSW 29% rain
🌧️ 9 AM
20
74° feels 74° 23 mph NNW 52% rain
☁️ 10 AM
46
72° feels 72° 15 mph SW 40% rain
11 AM
45
73° feels 75° 13 mph SW 24% rain
🌤️ 12 PM
29
80° feels 89° 10 mph S 24% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 26
88° / 69°
48
🏃
🌧️
Mon Jul 27
96° / 72°
48
🏃 💧 52%
🌫️
Tue Jul 28
75° / 70°
85
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Jul 29
79° / 67°
88
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Jul 30
89° / 70°
78
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Fri Jul 31
76° / 68°
78
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 35%
🌧️
Sat Aug 1
79° / 68°
77
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 33%
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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 5 AM with a peak FitScore of 48/100. 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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