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Modesto Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 6:06 AM PDT

Best Time to Run in Modesto Today

All day

72°F and partly cloudy at peak. Wind 5 mph from the NNE, dew point 25°F.

98
Peak FitScore
Temperature
72°F / feels 65°
Wind
5 mph NNE, gusts 9
Dew Point
25°F — comfortable
Humidity
17%
UV Index
1 — Low
Air Quality
68 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

🌅 6 AM
72
50° feels 40° 11 mph NW
☀️ 7 AM
71
49° feels 40° 10 mph NW
☀️ 8 AM
72
52° feels 42° 12 mph NW
☀️ 9 AM
77
55° feels 45° 12 mph NW
☀️ 10 AM
86
59° feels 51° 10 mph NNW
☀️ 11 AM
97
63° feels 58° 8 mph NNW
☀️ 12 PM
95
67° feels 64° 6 mph NNW
☀️ 1 PM
90
71° feels 68° 6 mph NNW
☀️ 2 PM
86
73° feels 71° 6 mph NNW
☁️ 3 PM
86
75° feels 72° 6 mph NNW
☀️ 4 PM
88
76° feels 71° 6 mph N
☀️ 5 PM
92
75° feels 69° 6 mph N
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
76° / 49°
98
🏃 All day
☁️
Sat Apr 18
82° / 49°
98
🏃 All day
☁️
Sun Apr 19
82° / 55°
92
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
82° / 49°
84
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 42%
🌧️
Tue Apr 21
59° / 50°
82
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 56%
☁️
Wed Apr 22
66° / 49°
94
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
68° / 47°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Modesto: 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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Modesto running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is All day with a peak FitScore of 98/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Modesto?

The best months for running in Modesto are June, July, August, September. The most challenging months are typically November, December. Mild summers with low humidity make for ideal running. Watch for marine layer fog in coastal areas.

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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