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Lincoln Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:08 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Lincoln Today

10 AM–12 PM

60°F and partly cloudy at peak. Wind 15 mph from the NW, dew point 43°F.

84
Peak FitScore
Temperature
60°F / feels 51°
Wind
15 mph NW, gusts 22
Dew Point
43°F — comfortable
Humidity
53%
UV Index
3 — Moderate
Air Quality
40 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 8 AM
61
72° feels 70° 16 mph SSW
☀️ 9 AM
67
75° feels 70° 16 mph WSW
10 AM
84
60° feels 51° 15 mph NW
☁️ 11 AM
81
58° feels 49° 15 mph NNW
☁️ 12 PM
82
58° feels 50° 15 mph NNW
☁️ 1 PM
79
58° feels 50° 16 mph NNW
☁️ 2 PM
79
58° feels 50° 16 mph NNW
☁️ 3 PM
74
56° feels 47° 17 mph NNW
4 PM
68
55° feels 44° 19 mph NNW
5 PM
66
55° feels 43° 20 mph N
☁️ 6 PM
66
54° feels 42° 19 mph NNW
☁️ 7 PM
64
54° feels 41° 19 mph NNW
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
75° / 48°
84
🏃 10 AM–2 PM
☁️
Sat Apr 18
57° / 36°
84
🏃 10 AM–2 PM
☁️
Sun Apr 19
67° / 41°
99
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
79° / 43°
92
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
76° / 56°
92
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Apr 22
82° / 56°
82
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Thu Apr 23
87° / 62°
62
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 30%
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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 10 AM–12 PM with a peak FitScore of 84/100. 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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