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Denver Running Weather

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 6:10 PM MDT

Best Time to Run in Denver Today

5 AM–7 AM

74°F and overcast at peak. Wind 4 mph from the SW, dew point 43°F.

92
Peak FitScore
Temperature
74°F / feels 70°
Wind
4 mph SW, gusts 8
Dew Point
43°F — comfortable
Humidity
34%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
36 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 6 PM
61
98° feels 93° 8 mph NNW 6% rain
☁️ 7 PM
60
97° feels 91° 8 mph NNW 7% rain
☁️ 8 PM
63
92° feels 87° 5 mph N 6% rain
☁️ 9 PM
69
87° feels 83° 6 mph NNE 7% rain
☁️ 10 PM
69
86° feels 82° 10 mph W 7% rain
☁️ 5 AM
91
75° feels 71° 4 mph SW 1% rain
☁️ 6 AM
92
74° feels 70° 4 mph SW 1% rain
☁️ 7 AM
88
76° feels 73° 4 mph E 1% rain
☁️ 8 AM
78
82° feels 80° 4 mph E 2% rain
☁️ 9 AM
72
87° feels 84° 5 mph NNE 1% rain
☁️ 10 AM
66
90° feels 88° 4 mph NNW 2% rain
☁️ 11 AM
65
91° feels 88° 6 mph NE 2% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 26
103° / 72°
92
🏃 5 AM–8 AM
🌧️
Mon Jul 27
98° / 72°
92
🏃 5 AM–8 AM 💧 26%
🌧️
Tue Jul 28
99° / 67°
47
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 64%
🌧️
Wed Jul 29
96° / 73°
44
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 64%
🌧️
Thu Jul 30
99° / 73°
48
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 51%
🌧️
Fri Jul 31
100° / 76°
49
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Sat Aug 1
96° / 73°
60
🏃 6–9 AM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Denver: 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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Denver running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–7 AM with a peak FitScore of 92/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Denver?

The best months for running in Denver are April, May, September, October. The most challenging months are typically December, January. Altitude means stronger UV — wear sunscreen even when it's cool. Afternoon thunderstorms are common June–August.

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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