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Lincoln Running Weather

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 7:13 PM CDT

Best Time to Run in Lincoln Today

6 AM

82°F and clear at peak. Wind 8 mph from the SSW, dew point 65°F.

52
Peak FitScore
Temperature
82°F / feels 84°
Wind
8 mph SSW, gusts 15
Dew Point
65°F — oppressive
Humidity
58%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
28 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 7 PM
22
99° feels 103° 13 mph SSW 2% rain
🌙 8 PM
26
97° feels 102° 10 mph S
🌙 9 PM
26
93° feels 99° 9 mph SSE
☁️ 10 PM
27
90° feels 97° 7 mph SSE
🌙 5 AM
50
83° feels 85° 8 mph SSW 3% rain
🌅 6 AM
52
82° feels 84° 8 mph SSW 3% rain
☀️ 7 AM
51
81° feels 85° 7 mph SSW 3% rain
☀️ 8 AM
45
85° feels 87° 10 mph SW 2% rain
☀️ 9 AM
43
88° feels 90° 9 mph WSW 1% rain
☀️ 10 AM
27
92° feels 95° 8 mph W 1% rain
☀️ 11 AM
27
96° feels 103° 5 mph NNW 1% rain
☁️ 12 PM
13
99° feels 107° 6 mph NNE
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 26
100° / 77°
52
🏃
☁️
Mon Jul 27
105° / 81°
52
🏃
🌧️
Tue Jul 28
97° / 76°
56
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Wed Jul 29
101° / 73°
53
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Thu Jul 30
100° / 72°
48
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 50%
🌤️
Fri Jul 31
94° / 71°
57
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 50%
☁️
Sat Aug 1
98° / 66°
74
🏃 6–9 AM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Lincoln: 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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Lincoln running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 6 AM with a peak FitScore of 52/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Lincoln?

The best months for running in Lincoln 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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