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Louisville Running Weather

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

Best Time to Run in Louisville Today

8 AM–9 AM

61°F and clear at peak. Wind 4 mph from the S, dew point 53°F.

93
Peak FitScore
Temperature
61°F / feels 60°
Wind
4 mph S, gusts 6
Dew Point
53°F — comfortable
Humidity
77%
UV Index
1 — Low
Air Quality
28 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 8 AM
93
61° feels 60° 4 mph S
☁️ 9 AM
90
65° feels 65° 2 mph S
☁️ 10 AM
79
70° feels 71° 4 mph S
☁️ 11 AM
72
74° feels 76° 6 mph S
☁️ 12 PM
69
78° feels 80° 7 mph S
☁️ 1 PM
66
81° feels 83° 7 mph S
☀️ 2 PM
67
83° feels 84° 8 mph SSW
☁️ 3 PM
64
84° feels 84° 9 mph SSW
☁️ 4 PM
61
84° feels 83° 9 mph SSW 1% rain
☁️ 5 PM
55
84° feels 82° 10 mph SSW 2% rain
☁️ 6 PM
53
82° feels 82° 9 mph SSW 6% rain
☀️ 7 PM
59
79° feels 80° 6 mph S 3% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
84° / 56°
93
🏃 5 AM–10 AM
🌦️
Sat Apr 18
70° / 47°
93
🏃 5 AM–10 AM 💧 82%
☁️
Sun Apr 19
63° / 44°
85
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 41%
☁️
Mon Apr 20
63° / 46°
99
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
75° / 50°
99
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
73° / 57°
98
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌤️
Thu Apr 23
81° / 57°
92
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Louisville: 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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Louisville running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 8 AM–9 AM with a peak FitScore of 93/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Louisville?

The best months for running in Louisville 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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