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New Haven Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:09 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in New Haven Today

5 AM–10 AM

57°F and overcast at peak. Wind 7 mph from the NE, dew point 50°F.

99
Peak FitScore
Temperature
57°F / feels 54°
Wind
7 mph NE, gusts 10
Dew Point
50°F — comfortable
Humidity
77%
UV Index
4 — Moderate
Air Quality
30 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 9 AM
76
68° feels 68° 6 mph WNW 7% rain
☀️ 10 AM
80
70° feels 70° 7 mph WNW 2% rain
☀️ 11 AM
77
73° feels 73° 8 mph NW 3% rain
🌤️ 12 PM
69
76° feels 77° 8 mph NW 4% rain
🌤️ 1 PM
65
77° feels 77° 8 mph NW 14% rain
🌤️ 2 PM
58
78° feels 80° 4 mph NW 25% rain
🌧️ 3 PM
43
66° feels 62° 20 mph NNW 38% rain
🌧️ 4 PM
59
66° feels 66° 9 mph NNW 41% rain
🌤️ 5 PM
63
70° feels 69° 9 mph N 33% rain
🌤️ 6 PM
67
69° feels 70° 6 mph NNE 16% rain
☁️ 7 PM
78
65° feels 66° 6 mph E 9% rain
8 PM
82
62° feels 64° 2 mph S 5% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌧️
Today Apr 17
78° / 57°
99
🏃 5 AM–11 AM 💧 41%
🌫️
Sat Apr 18
61° / 47°
99
🏃 5 AM–11 AM
🌧️
Sun Apr 19
51° / 43°
72
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 71%
🌧️
Mon Apr 20
49° / 40°
74
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 26%
☁️
Tue Apr 21
47° / 35°
78
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
62° / 45°
93
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
62° / 43°
95
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in New Haven: 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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New Haven running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in New Haven today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–10 AM with a peak FitScore of 99/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in New Haven?

The best months for running in New Haven are April, May, September, October. The most challenging months are typically January, February. Humidity builds in July–August. Early morning runs beat the heat and afternoon thunderstorms.

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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