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Jersey City Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:16 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Jersey City Today

5 AM–10 AM

59°F and partly cloudy at peak. Wind 8 mph from the ENE, dew point 51°F.

98
Peak FitScore
Temperature
59°F / feels 56°
Wind
8 mph ENE, gusts 10
Dew Point
51°F — comfortable
Humidity
75%
UV Index
4 — Moderate
Air Quality
34 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 9 AM
74
71° feels 71° 6 mph NW 1% rain
☀️ 10 AM
73
74° feels 72° 8 mph NW 1% rain
☀️ 11 AM
69
76° feels 76° 9 mph N
🌤️ 12 PM
68
79° feels 79° 9 mph NNW 1% rain
🌤️ 1 PM
70
80° feels 80° 9 mph NNW 12% rain
🌤️ 2 PM
68
81° feels 80° 10 mph NNW 11% rain
3 PM
69
80° feels 77° 11 mph NNW 13% rain
🌤️ 4 PM
64
80° feels 75° 12 mph N 16% rain
☁️ 5 PM
74
79° feels 74° 12 mph N 15% rain
6 PM
82
77° feels 72° 12 mph N 6% rain
☁️ 7 PM
88
75° feels 71° 11 mph NNE 5% rain
☁️ 8 PM
78
72° feels 70° 10 mph NE 7% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
81° / 56°
98
🏃 5 AM–10 AM
🌫️
Sat Apr 18
63° / 49°
98
🏃 5 AM–10 AM
🌧️
Sun Apr 19
56° / 48°
73
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 65%
🌨️
Mon Apr 20
52° / 41°
74
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌤️
Tue Apr 21
50° / 39°
80
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
65° / 49°
97
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
60° / 48°
97
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Jersey City: 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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Jersey City running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Jersey City today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–10 AM with a peak FitScore of 98/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Jersey City?

The best months for running in Jersey City are April, May, September, October. The most challenging months are typically January, February. Humidity builds in July–August. Early morning runs beat the heat and afternoon thunderstorms.

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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