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Kansas City Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:15 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Kansas City Today

8 PM

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

78
Peak FitScore
Temperature
59°F / feels 54°
Wind
11 mph N, gusts 28
Dew Point
48°F — comfortable
Humidity
66%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
51 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 8 AM
64
70° feels 69° 15 mph S
☀️ 9 AM
58
73° feels 71° 17 mph SSW 1% rain
☁️ 10 AM
52
76° feels 74° 18 mph SSW 1% rain
⛈️ 11 AM
11
78° feels 77° 19 mph SSW 4% rain
⛈️ 12 PM
12
78° feels 76° 18 mph SSW 3% rain
⛈️ 1 PM
10
79° feels 78° 18 mph SSW 4% rain
⛈️ 2 PM
7
81° feels 80° 20 mph SSW 14% rain
⛈️ 3 PM
5
84° feels 84° 18 mph SSW 19% rain
☁️ 4 PM
48
74° feels 73° 14 mph NW 32% rain
🌧️ 5 PM
47
70° feels 62° 26 mph SSW 44% rain
🌧️ 6 PM
55
65° feels 59° 18 mph S 68% rain
🌧️ 7 PM
62
64° feels 65° 6 mph SSW 62% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

⛈️
Today Apr 17
84° / 50°
78
🏃 5 AM–6 AM 💧 68%
☁️
Sat Apr 18
57° / 42°
78
🏃 5 AM–6 AM
☀️
Sun Apr 19
70° / 44°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
70° / 46°
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 💧 39%
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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 78/100. 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, July. Wind is constant — use it as a tailwind on your return leg. Storms roll in fast.

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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