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Fort Collins Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 7:12 AM MDT

Best Time to Run in Fort Collins Today

7 AM

38°F and overcast at peak. Wind 3 mph from the W, dew point 25°F.

65
Peak FitScore
Temperature
38°F / feels 32°
Wind
3 mph W, gusts 6
Dew Point
25°F — comfortable
Humidity
59%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
40 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 7 AM
65
38° feels 32° 3 mph W 4% rain
☁️ 8 AM
62
38° feels 32° 4 mph WNW 12% rain
☁️ 9 AM
24
36° feels 24° 16 mph NNW 43% rain
🌨️ 10 AM
19
35° feels 24° 13 mph N 64% rain
🌨️ 11 AM
33
39° feels 29° 13 mph NNW 52% rain
☁️ 12 PM
40
40° feels 28° 18 mph N 35% rain
☁️ 1 PM
41
42° feels 31° 17 mph NNW 25% rain
🌨️ 2 PM
35
39° feels 28° 17 mph NNE 15% rain
🌨️ 3 PM
40
37° feels 26° 14 mph NNE 13% rain
🌨️ 4 PM
50
38° feels 27° 13 mph NE 8% rain
☁️ 5 PM
52
42° feels 30° 14 mph NW 6% rain
☁️ 6 PM
55
43° feels 32° 12 mph NW 2% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌨️
Today Apr 17
51° / 32°
65
🏃 💧 64%
☁️
Sat Apr 18
60° / 26°
65
🏃
☁️
Sun Apr 19
73° / 46°
98
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
75° / 53°
98
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
80° / 56°
95
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Apr 22
83° / 60°
77
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Thu Apr 23
75° / 47°
86
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 30%
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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 7 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 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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