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Lexington Running Weather

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 7:14 PM CDT

Best Time to Run in Lexington Today

6 AM

68°F and clear at peak. Wind 5 mph from the S, dew point 65°F.

70
Peak FitScore
Temperature
68°F / feels 71°
Wind
5 mph S, gusts 8
Dew Point
65°F — oppressive
Humidity
91%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
57 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 7 PM
51
78° feels 84° 4 mph WNW
🌙 8 PM
57
75° feels 81° 3 mph NW 2% rain
☁️ 9 PM
56
75° feels 81° 2 mph NNW 1% rain
🌙 10 PM
59
74° feels 79° 3 mph NE
🌙 5 AM
69
68° feels 72° 4 mph SE 1% rain
🌅 6 AM
70
68° feels 71° 5 mph S
☀️ 7 AM
62
70° feels 76° 3 mph S
🌫️ 8 AM
53
73° feels 80° 3 mph S
9 AM
52
75° feels 83° 5 mph S
🌤️ 10 AM
45
78° feels 87° 6 mph SSW
☁️ 11 AM
43
82° feels 92° 4 mph S 1% rain
☁️ 12 PM
25
87° feels 97° 4 mph SSW 1% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌫️
Today Jul 26
80° / 69°
70
🏃
🌫️
Mon Jul 27
93° / 68°
70
🏃
🌧️
Tue Jul 28
91° / 68°
61
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 52%
☁️
Wed Jul 29
85° / 65°
85
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Thu Jul 30
88° / 60°
87
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Fri Jul 31
82° / 62°
89
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Sat Aug 1
64° / 62°
88
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 31%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Lexington: 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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Lexington running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 6 AM with a peak FitScore of 70/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Lexington?

The best months for running in Lexington 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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