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Columbus Running Weather

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

Best Time to Run in Columbus Today

5 AM–11 AM

68°F and overcast at peak. Wind 6 mph from the ESE, dew point 38°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
68°F / feels 63°
Wind
6 mph ESE, gusts 12
Dew Point
38°F — comfortable
Humidity
34%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
49 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 9 AM
89
59° feels 60° 2 mph SSW
☀️ 10 AM
87
64° feels 65° 1 mph SSW
☀️ 11 AM
80
68° feels 70° 3 mph SW
☀️ 12 PM
73
71° feels 74° 4 mph WSW
☀️ 1 PM
70
75° feels 79° 3 mph WSW
☀️ 2 PM
75
78° feels 80° 3 mph WSW
☁️ 3 PM
75
80° feels 81° 4 mph SW
☁️ 4 PM
78
81° feels 80° 5 mph SSW
☁️ 5 PM
81
81° feels 78° 6 mph SSW
🌤️ 6 PM
85
80° feels 75° 7 mph S
☀️ 7 PM
86
79° feels 74° 6 mph S
🌙 8 PM
91
75° feels 71° 4 mph SE
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
81° / 54°
100
🏃 5 AM–11 AM
🌧️
Sat Apr 18
73° / 42°
100
🏃 5 AM–11 AM 💧 75%
🌨️
Sun Apr 19
59° / 43°
76
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 52%
☁️
Mon Apr 20
54° / 37°
82
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Tue Apr 21
73° / 43°
97
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
61° / 51°
96
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
Thu Apr 23
78° / 51°
98
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Columbus: 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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Columbus running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–11 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 Columbus?

The best months for running in Columbus 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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