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Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:10 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Indianapolis Today

9 AM–10 AM

62°F and clear at peak. Wind 4 mph from the SSW, dew point 54°F.

93
Peak FitScore
Temperature
62°F / feels 61°
Wind
4 mph SSW, gusts 7
Dew Point
54°F — comfortable
Humidity
73%
UV Index
1 — Low
Air Quality
25 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 9 AM
93
62° feels 61° 4 mph SSW
10 AM
87
68° feels 68° 4 mph S
☁️ 11 AM
79
73° feels 73° 5 mph SSE
☁️ 12 PM
76
77° feels 77° 8 mph SSE
☁️ 1 PM
77
79° feels 77° 10 mph SSE
☁️ 2 PM
74
81° feels 78° 12 mph SSE
☁️ 3 PM
71
83° feels 79° 12 mph S
☁️ 4 PM
70
84° feels 79° 13 mph S
☁️ 5 PM
66
83° feels 79° 13 mph S 6% rain
6 PM
59
83° feels 79° 13 mph S 10% rain
☁️ 7 PM
64
82° feels 79° 11 mph S 5% rain
☁️ 8 PM
63
79° feels 78° 8 mph S 11% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
84° / 54°
93
🏃 9 AM–1 PM
🌧️
Sat Apr 18
73° / 39°
93
🏃 9 AM–1 PM 💧 52%
☁️
Sun Apr 19
60° / 41°
86
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
58° / 42°
92
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌦️
Tue Apr 21
73° / 49°
95
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
64° / 58°
97
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌤️
Thu Apr 23
79° / 56°
94
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Indianapolis: 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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Indianapolis running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 9 AM–10 AM with a peak FitScore of 93/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Indianapolis?

The best months for running in Indianapolis are April, May, September, October. The most challenging months are typically January, February. Monon Trail is flat and exposed — carry water on anything over 5 miles in summer.

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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