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Des Moines Running Weather

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:50 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Des Moines Today

5 AM–10 AM

63°F and clear at peak. Wind 4 mph from the SSE, dew point 52°F.

97
Peak FitScore
Temperature
63°F / feels 62°
Wind
4 mph SSE, gusts 14
Dew Point
52°F — comfortable
Humidity
67%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
39 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 9 AM
82
69° feels 68° 7 mph SSE
☀️ 10 AM
85
75° feels 72° 10 mph S
☀️ 11 AM
79
78° feels 75° 11 mph S
☀️ 12 PM
74
81° feels 79° 11 mph S
☀️ 1 PM
70
82° feels 81° 10 mph S
☀️ 2 PM
68
83° feels 83° 10 mph S
☀️ 3 PM
68
84° feels 82° 10 mph SSE
☀️ 4 PM
71
84° feels 81° 11 mph SSE
☀️ 5 PM
74
84° feels 80° 11 mph SSE
☀️ 6 PM
76
83° feels 78° 10 mph S
☀️ 7 PM
79
81° feels 77° 9 mph S
🌙 8 PM
83
78° feels 75° 6 mph SSE
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

Today Jun 3
84° / 57°
97
🏃 5 AM–11 AM
☁️
Thu Jun 4
86° / 62°
97
🏃 5 AM–11 AM 💧 58%
⛈️
Fri Jun 5
84° / 68°
67
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 63%
🌧️
Sat Jun 6
84° / 66°
68
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 63%
🌧️
Sun Jun 7
83° / 68°
72
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 45%
🌧️
Mon Jun 8
80° / 69°
73
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 46%
⛈️
Tue Jun 9
87° / 69°
72
🏃 6–9 AM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Des Moines: 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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Des Moines running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Des Moines today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–10 AM with a peak FitScore of 97/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Des Moines?

The best months for running in Des Moines 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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