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Cincinnati Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 10:39 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Cincinnati Today

6 PM–10 PM

67°F and overcast at peak. Wind 7 mph from the SSE, dew point 52°F.

95
Peak FitScore
Temperature
67°F / feels 65°
Wind
7 mph SSE, gusts 16
Dew Point
52°F — comfortable
Humidity
59%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
40 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 10 AM
89
68° feels 68° 4 mph WSW
☀️ 11 AM
78
73° feels 73° 4 mph WSW
☁️ 12 PM
68
77° feels 79° 3 mph WSW
☁️ 1 PM
70
80° feels 83° 3 mph SW
☁️ 2 PM
70
82° feels 84° 3 mph SW
☁️ 3 PM
70
84° feels 84° 5 mph SW
☀️ 4 PM
72
85° feels 83° 5 mph SW
☀️ 5 PM
78
85° feels 80° 7 mph SSW
☀️ 6 PM
80
84° feels 78° 8 mph SSW
☁️ 7 PM
80
83° feels 76° 8 mph SSW
☁️ 8 PM
84
78° feels 74° 5 mph SSW
🌙 9 PM
89
74° feels 70° 5 mph SSW 1% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
85° / 55°
95
🏃 5 PM–10 PM
🌧️
Sat Apr 18
72° / 45°
95
🏃 5 PM–10 PM 💧 54%
🌧️
Sun Apr 19
61° / 37°
77
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 49%
☁️
Mon Apr 20
59° / 38°
89
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Tue Apr 21
74° / 42°
97
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
70° / 56°
96
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
Thu Apr 23
80° / 54°
95
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Cincinnati: 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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Cincinnati running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 6 PM–10 PM with a peak FitScore of 95/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Cincinnati?

The best months for running in Cincinnati 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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