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Knoxville Running Weather

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

Best Time to Run in Knoxville Today

5 AM–10 AM

67°F and overcast at peak. Wind 3 mph from the E, dew point 43°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
67°F / feels 64°
Wind
3 mph E, gusts 7
Dew Point
43°F — comfortable
Humidity
41%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
52 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 8 AM
86
64° feels 65° 2 mph WNW
☀️ 9 AM
79
68° feels 69° 2 mph SSW
☁️ 10 AM
80
71° feels 72° 2 mph SSW
☁️ 11 AM
70
74° feels 78° 1 mph SW
☀️ 12 PM
67
77° feels 81° 3 mph E
☀️ 1 PM
66
80° feels 85° 1 mph E
☀️ 2 PM
66
83° feels 86° 2 mph NE
☀️ 3 PM
69
84° feels 85° 3 mph N
☀️ 4 PM
72
84° feels 84° 1 mph WNW
☀️ 5 PM
75
83° feels 81° 3 mph S
☀️ 6 PM
78
82° feels 79° 5 mph SSE
7 PM
85
76° feels 73° 5 mph SSE
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
84° / 59°
100
🏃 5 AM–10 AM
🌧️
Sat Apr 18
86° / 54°
100
🏃 5 AM–10 AM 💧 64%
🌧️
Sun Apr 19
65° / 46°
85
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 72%
☁️
Mon Apr 20
71° / 42°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
74° / 44°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Apr 22
80° / 51°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌤️
Thu Apr 23
82° / 53°
96
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Knoxville: 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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Knoxville running weather FAQ

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

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

What months are best for running in Knoxville?

The best months for running in Knoxville are March, April, October, November. The most challenging months are typically July, August. Dew points routinely exceed 70°F in summer. Run before 8 AM or wait for evening cooldown.

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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