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Gainesville Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:05 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Gainesville Today

5 AM–9 AM

60°F and overcast at peak. Wind 5 mph from the W, dew point 50°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
60°F / feels 58°
Wind
5 mph W, gusts 7
Dew Point
50°F — comfortable
Humidity
69%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
35 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 9 AM
82
72° feels 72° 2 mph W
☀️ 10 AM
70
77° feels 77° 4 mph WSW
☀️ 11 AM
63
81° feels 83° 3 mph SW
☀️ 12 PM
59
85° feels 88° 2 mph SW
☀️ 1 PM
62
87° feels 91° 3 mph SW
☀️ 2 PM
62
90° feels 93° 4 mph SW
☀️ 3 PM
62
91° feels 92° 6 mph W
☀️ 4 PM
63
91° feels 90° 7 mph W
☀️ 5 PM
63
92° feels 89° 6 mph WSW
☀️ 6 PM
65
90° feels 87° 5 mph WNW
☀️ 7 PM
65
87° feels 82° 12 mph WSW
🌙 8 PM
78
81° feels 75° 10 mph WSW
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☀️
Today Apr 17
92° / 58°
100
🏃 5 AM–9 AM
☁️
Sat Apr 18
92° / 58°
100
🏃 5 AM–9 AM
☁️
Sun Apr 19
91° / 66°
79
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
82° / 62°
90
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
84° / 58°
91
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Apr 22
80° / 62°
91
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☀️
Thu Apr 23
86° / 59°
88
🏃 6–9 AM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Gainesville: 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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Gainesville running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Gainesville today?

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

What months are best for running in Gainesville?

The best months for running in Gainesville are March, April, October, November. The most challenging months are typically July, August. Dew points routinely exceed 70°F in summer. Run before 8 AM or wait for evening cooldown.

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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