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Denver Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:21 AM MDT

Best Time to Run in Denver Today

8 AM

38°F and overcast at peak. Wind 7 mph from the ESE, dew point 21°F.

65
Peak FitScore
Temperature
38°F / feels 30°
Wind
7 mph ESE, gusts 9
Dew Point
21°F — comfortable
Humidity
51%
UV Index
1 — Low
Air Quality
42 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 8 AM
65
38° feels 30° 7 mph ESE 3% rain
☁️ 9 AM
65
39° feels 30° 8 mph E 4% rain
☁️ 10 AM
58
40° feels 31° 9 mph ENE 17% rain
☁️ 11 AM
50
41° feels 32° 10 mph NE 35% rain
🌨️ 12 PM
30
37° feels 28° 11 mph NE 64% rain
🌨️ 1 PM
31
37° feels 29° 10 mph NE 73% rain
🌨️ 2 PM
26
37° feels 28° 13 mph NNE 71% rain
🌨️ 3 PM
33
38° feels 29° 12 mph N 51% rain
🌨️ 4 PM
38
38° feels 30° 10 mph NNE 29% rain
☁️ 5 PM
55
38° feels 29° 11 mph NE 11% rain
☁️ 6 PM
56
36° feels 27° 12 mph NE 5% rain
7 PM
62
35° feels 27° 8 mph NE 1% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌨️
Today Apr 17
58° / 30°
65
🏃 💧 73%
☁️
Sat Apr 18
57° / 27°
65
🏃
☁️
Sun Apr 19
74° / 33°
98
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Mon Apr 20
77° / 53°
99
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
81° / 57°
87
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Apr 22
84° / 61°
83
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Thu Apr 23
73° / 47°
82
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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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 8 AM with a peak FitScore of 65/100. 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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