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Columbus Running Weather

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:10 PM EDT

Best Time to Run in Columbus Today

6 AM

66°F and clear at peak. Wind 3 mph from the SE, dew point 65°F.

72
Peak FitScore
Temperature
66°F / feels 71°
Wind
3 mph SE, gusts 3
Dew Point
65°F — oppressive
Humidity
95%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
52 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

🌙 8 PM
49
77° feels 86° 0 mph S
🌙 9 PM
54
75° feels 82° 1 mph S
🌙 10 PM
59
73° feels 79° 4 mph S
🌙 5 AM
70
67° feels 71° 3 mph SSE
🌅 6 AM
72
66° feels 71° 3 mph SE
☀️ 7 AM
71
67° feels 71° 3 mph S
☁️ 8 AM
65
69° feels 75° 2 mph SSW 1% rain
☁️ 9 AM
60
71° feels 78° 2 mph WSW 1% rain
☁️ 10 AM
54
75° feels 82° 5 mph SW 1% rain
11 AM
46
79° feels 87° 7 mph SW 2% rain
☁️ 12 PM
44
82° feels 89° 6 mph SW 5% rain
☁️ 1 PM
43
85° feels 92° 6 mph WNW 2% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌧️
Today Jul 26
79° / 67°
72
🏃
🌧️
Mon Jul 27
89° / 66°
72
🏃
🌧️
Tue Jul 28
81° / 70°
69
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 71%
☁️
Wed Jul 29
80° / 62°
91
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☀️
Thu Jul 30
82° / 60°
91
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Fri Jul 31
84° / 65°
84
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌦️
Sat Aug 1
73° / 65°
82
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 36%
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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 6 AM with a peak FitScore of 72/100. 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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