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New Orleans Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:26 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in New Orleans Today

5 AM

66°F and overcast at peak. Wind 4 mph from the SE, dew point 65°F.

73
Peak FitScore
Temperature
66°F / feels 70°
Wind
4 mph SE, gusts 10
Dew Point
65°F — oppressive
Humidity
94%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
42 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 9 AM
58
75° feels 79° 5 mph SE
☀️ 10 AM
55
78° feels 81° 5 mph SE
☀️ 11 AM
51
81° feels 84° 6 mph SSE
☀️ 12 PM
48
84° feels 87° 8 mph SSE
☀️ 1 PM
44
86° feels 89° 9 mph SSE
☀️ 2 PM
45
87° feels 89° 9 mph S
☀️ 3 PM
47
87° feels 88° 9 mph S
☀️ 4 PM
53
86° feels 85° 10 mph S
☀️ 5 PM
60
84° feels 82° 11 mph S
🌤️ 6 PM
66
82° feels 79° 11 mph S
☀️ 7 PM
71
79° feels 77° 8 mph S
☁️ 8 PM
70
74° feels 74° 6 mph SSE
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
87° / 65°
73
🏃
☁️
Sat Apr 18
86° / 66°
73
🏃
🌧️
Sun Apr 19
77° / 58°
81
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 34%
☁️
Mon Apr 20
79° / 61°
91
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
81° / 66°
84
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Apr 22
82° / 67°
81
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
Thu Apr 23
83° / 66°
82
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in New Orleans: 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 Orleans running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM with a peak FitScore of 73/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in New Orleans?

The best months for running in New Orleans 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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