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Lakewood Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 7:11 AM MDT

Best Time to Run in Lakewood Today

7 AM

36°F and overcast at peak. Wind 7 mph from the ESE, dew point 26°F.

65
Peak FitScore
Temperature
36°F / feels 29°
Wind
7 mph ESE, gusts 10
Dew Point
26°F — comfortable
Humidity
67%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
42 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 7 AM
65
36° feels 29° 7 mph ESE 2% rain
☁️ 8 AM
65
36° feels 28° 8 mph ESE 3% rain
☁️ 9 AM
65
38° feels 30° 7 mph E 5% rain
☁️ 10 AM
57
39° feels 30° 8 mph ENE 21% rain
🌨️ 11 AM
47
37° feels 28° 9 mph NE 44% rain
🌨️ 12 PM
32
35° feels 26° 10 mph NE 63% rain
🌨️ 1 PM
34
36° feels 29° 9 mph NE 74% rain
🌨️ 2 PM
34
37° feels 31° 5 mph N 75% rain
🌨️ 3 PM
33
35° feels 28° 7 mph NNW 62% rain
🌨️ 4 PM
22
33° feels 24° 11 mph NNE 30% rain
🌨️ 5 PM
29
33° feels 24° 11 mph NNE 17% rain
☁️ 6 PM
62
35° feels 28° 5 mph NNE 5% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌨️
Today Apr 17
58° / 31°
65
🏃 💧 75%
☁️
Sat Apr 18
57° / 27°
65
🏃
☁️
Sun Apr 19
72° / 45°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Mon Apr 20
76° / 52°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
79° / 56°
92
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Apr 22
83° / 59°
85
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
70° / 50°
85
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Lakewood: 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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Lakewood running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 7 AM with a peak FitScore of 65/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Lakewood?

The best months for running in Lakewood are May, June, September, October. The most challenging months are typically December, January. Altitude means stronger UV and thinner air. Wear sunscreen and ease into intensity. Afternoon thunderstorms are common.

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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