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Des Moines Running Weather

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 7:14 PM CDT

Best Time to Run in Des Moines Today

6 AM

77°F and clear at peak. Wind 3 mph from the E, dew point 71°F.

48
Peak FitScore
Temperature
77°F / feels 84°
Wind
3 mph E, gusts 10
Dew Point
71°F — miserable
Humidity
84%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
46 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 7 PM
26
91° feels 104° 4 mph SE 3% rain
🌙 8 PM
27
89° feels 101° 3 mph S 2% rain
☁️ 9 PM
27
86° feels 96° 5 mph SSE 1% rain
☁️ 10 PM
45
84° feels 94° 5 mph SE 1% rain
🌙 5 AM
47
78° feels 85° 4 mph S 11% rain
🌅 6 AM
48
77° feels 84° 3 mph E 12% rain
☀️ 7 AM
46
77° feels 85° 4 mph E 13% rain
☀️ 8 AM
44
82° feels 91° 3 mph WSW 7% rain
☀️ 9 AM
45
85° feels 93° 5 mph W 3% rain
☀️ 10 AM
27
87° feels 95° 6 mph WNW 2% rain
☀️ 11 AM
27
89° feels 100° 6 mph NW 2% rain
☀️ 12 PM
26
91° feels 104° 4 mph N 2% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 26
94° / 78°
48
🏃
☁️
Mon Jul 27
101° / 77°
48
🏃
☁️
Tue Jul 28
96° / 73°
69
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Wed Jul 29
98° / 68°
71
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Thu Jul 30
99° / 71°
49
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 36%
🌧️
Fri Jul 31
81° / 68°
65
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 59%
☁️
Sat Aug 1
86° / 65°
80
🏃 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 6 AM with a peak FitScore of 48/100. 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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