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Grand Rapids Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:11 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Grand Rapids Today

9 AM–1 PM

55°F and overcast at peak. Wind 6 mph from the SE, dew point 54°F.

89
Peak FitScore
Temperature
55°F / feels 53°
Wind
6 mph SE, gusts 11
Dew Point
54°F — comfortable
Humidity
99%
UV Index
2 — Low
Air Quality
52 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

🌫️ 9 AM
86
52° feels 51° 5 mph SE
☁️ 10 AM
89
55° feels 53° 6 mph SE
☁️ 11 AM
89
58° feels 57° 7 mph SSE
12 PM
85
60° feels 60° 7 mph SE
☁️ 1 PM
80
64° feels 65° 7 mph SSE
☁️ 2 PM
70
68° feels 71° 8 mph SSE
☁️ 3 PM
67
70° feels 72° 10 mph SSE
☁️ 4 PM
64
71° feels 73° 11 mph SSE
5 PM
64
72° feels 72° 11 mph SSE
☁️ 6 PM
69
70° feels 71° 9 mph SSE
☁️ 7 PM
73
68° feels 68° 10 mph SE
8 PM
78
66° feels 65° 9 mph SE 2% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌧️
Today Apr 17
72° / 49°
89
🏃 9 AM–1 PM
🌨️
Sat Apr 18
59° / 33°
89
🏃 9 AM–1 PM 💧 84%
☁️
Sun Apr 19
47° / 36°
77
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
49° / 30°
77
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
61° / 43°
93
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☀️
Wed Apr 22
62° / 37°
91
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
78° / 47°
94
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Grand Rapids: 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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Grand Rapids running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Grand Rapids today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 9 AM–1 PM with a peak FitScore of 89/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Grand Rapids?

The best months for running in Grand Rapids 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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