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Kansas City Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:16 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Kansas City Today

8 PM

59°F and overcast at peak. Wind 11 mph from the N, dew point 48°F.

82
Peak FitScore
Temperature
59°F / feels 54°
Wind
11 mph N, gusts 29
Dew Point
48°F — comfortable
Humidity
67%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
52 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 8 AM
64
70° feels 70° 14 mph S
🌤️ 9 AM
57
73° feels 72° 16 mph SSW 1% rain
⛈️ 10 AM
13
76° feels 75° 18 mph SSW 1% rain
⛈️ 11 AM
11
78° feels 78° 18 mph SSW 4% rain
⛈️ 12 PM
12
77° feels 76° 17 mph SSW 3% rain
⛈️ 1 PM
11
78° feels 78° 17 mph SSW 4% rain
⛈️ 2 PM
6
82° feels 81° 19 mph SSW 14% rain
⛈️ 3 PM
4
84° feels 84° 18 mph SSW 20% rain
🌧️ 4 PM
49
73° feels 73° 10 mph NNW 36% rain
🌦️ 5 PM
42
70° feels 64° 23 mph SSW 44% rain
🌧️ 6 PM
56
65° feels 60° 17 mph S 68% rain
🌧️ 7 PM
62
64° feels 65° 5 mph SW 60% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

⛈️
Today Apr 17
84° / 51°
82
🏃 5 AM–6 AM 💧 68%
☁️
Sat Apr 18
57° / 42°
82
🏃 5 AM–6 AM
☀️
Sun Apr 19
70° / 44°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
71° / 47°
97
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Tue Apr 21
72° / 57°
97
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Apr 22
72° / 58°
99
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Thu Apr 23
79° / 63°
73
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 40%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Kansas 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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Kansas City running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 8 PM with a peak FitScore of 82/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Kansas City?

The best months for running in Kansas City 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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