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Minneapolis Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:23 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Minneapolis Today

9 AM

69°F and mostly sunny at peak. Wind 10 mph from the S, dew point 58°F.

76
Peak FitScore
Temperature
69°F / feels 67°
Wind
10 mph S, gusts 30
Dew Point
58°F — noticeable
Humidity
68%
UV Index
1 — Low
Air Quality
42 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

🌤️ 9 AM
76
69° feels 67° 10 mph S 11% rain
🌧️ 10 AM
50
63° feels 64° 8 mph SSW 58% rain
🌧️ 11 AM
62
63° feels 65° 4 mph SSW 41% rain
☁️ 12 PM
69
61° feels 59° 10 mph WNW 50% rain
🌧️ 1 PM
58
50° feels 44° 13 mph NW 43% rain
🌦️ 2 PM
34
44° feels 35° 17 mph WNW 47% rain
☁️ 3 PM
42
42° feels 32° 17 mph NW 32% rain
☁️ 4 PM
54
42° feels 33° 15 mph NW 11% rain
☁️ 5 PM
57
44° feels 34° 16 mph NW 5% rain
☀️ 6 PM
64
47° feels 38° 15 mph NW 1% rain
🌤️ 7 PM
71
45° feels 37° 10 mph NW 1% rain
🌙 8 PM
67
42° feels 34° 9 mph NW 1% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌧️
Today Apr 17
69° / 36°
76
🏃 9 AM 💧 58%
☁️
Sat Apr 18
38° / 29°
76
🏃 9 AM
🌨️
Sun Apr 19
48° / 31°
75
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
63° / 36°
90
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
62° / 47°
99
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
76° / 48°
94
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Thu Apr 23
84° / 63°
70
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 56%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Minneapolis: 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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Minneapolis running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 9 AM with a peak FitScore of 76/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Minneapolis?

The best months for running in Minneapolis are May, June, September. The most challenging months are typically December, January, February. Chain of Lakes paths are flat and scenic. Mosquitoes peak at dusk — time accordingly.

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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