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Dayton Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:08 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Dayton Today

5 AM–12 PM

62°F and clear at peak. Wind 2 mph from the SE, dew point 50°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
62°F / feels 61°
Wind
2 mph SE, gusts 6
Dew Point
50°F — comfortable
Humidity
65%
UV Index
1 — Low
Air Quality
24 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 9 AM
100
62° feels 61° 2 mph SE
☀️ 10 AM
97
68° feels 67° 4 mph SSW
☀️ 11 AM
91
73° feels 71° 5 mph SSW
☀️ 12 PM
83
76° feels 76° 6 mph SW
☁️ 1 PM
76
79° feels 80° 4 mph SW
☁️ 2 PM
74
81° feels 81° 5 mph SW
☁️ 3 PM
74
82° feels 82° 6 mph SSW
☁️ 4 PM
77
83° feels 80° 8 mph SSW
5 PM
81
83° feels 78° 8 mph SSW
6 PM
82
83° feels 76° 9 mph SSW
☁️ 7 PM
82
82° feels 76° 8 mph S
🌙 8 PM
87
77° feels 72° 5 mph S
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

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Today Apr 17
83° / 53°
100
🏃 5 AM–1 PM
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Sat Apr 18
72° / 43°
100
🏃 5 AM–1 PM 💧 69%
🌧️
Sun Apr 19
60° / 42°
79
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 37%
☁️
Mon Apr 20
56° / 36°
85
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Tue Apr 21
72° / 45°
94
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
60° / 55°
96
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
78° / 54°
97
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Dayton: 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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Dayton running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–12 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 Dayton?

The best months for running in Dayton 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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