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Fort Collins Running Weather

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 6:14 PM MDT

Best Time to Run in Fort Collins Today

5 AM–9 AM

75°F and overcast at peak. Wind 5 mph from the NNW, dew point 44°F.

91
Peak FitScore
Temperature
75°F / feels 71°
Wind
5 mph NNW, gusts 13
Dew Point
44°F — comfortable
Humidity
33%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
38 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

🌤️ 6 PM
61
99° feels 93° 8 mph W 11% rain
☁️ 7 PM
55
94° feels 87° 13 mph NW 13% rain
☁️ 8 PM
63
91° feels 84° 12 mph NNW 10% rain
☁️ 9 PM
72
87° feels 83° 5 mph NNE 7% rain
☁️ 10 PM
77
83° feels 80° 3 mph NNW 4% rain
☁️ 5 AM
89
75° feels 73° 3 mph NNW 1% rain
☁️ 6 AM
91
75° feels 71° 5 mph NNW 2% rain
☁️ 7 AM
88
76° feels 73° 5 mph NNW 2% rain
☁️ 8 AM
85
78° feels 75° 4 mph NW 2% rain
☁️ 9 AM
81
80° feels 78° 5 mph E 2% rain
☁️ 10 AM
71
87° feels 85° 4 mph NNE 3% rain
☁️ 11 AM
64
91° feels 89° 6 mph SSE 2% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌧️
Today Jul 26
104° / 66°
91
🏃 5 AM–9 AM
🌧️
Mon Jul 27
98° / 72°
91
🏃 5 AM–9 AM 💧 30%
🌧️
Tue Jul 28
96° / 67°
53
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 61%
🌧️
Wed Jul 29
97° / 71°
43
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 64%
☁️
Thu Jul 30
100° / 70°
52
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 32%
☁️
Fri Jul 31
101° / 72°
58
🏃 6–9 AM
☀️
Sat Aug 1
98° / 72°
66
🏃 6–9 AM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Fort Collins: 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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Fort Collins running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Fort Collins today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–9 AM with a peak FitScore of 91/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Fort Collins?

The best months for running in Fort Collins are May, June, September, October. The most challenging months are typically December, January. Altitude means stronger UV and thinner air. Wear sunscreen and ease into intensity. Afternoon thunderstorms are common.

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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