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Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 7:16 PM CDT

Best Time to Run in New Orleans Today

5 AM

78°F and clear at peak. Wind 4 mph from the WSW, dew point 76°F.

47
Peak FitScore
Temperature
78°F / feels 87°
Wind
4 mph WSW, gusts 13
Dew Point
76°F — miserable
Humidity
94%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
52 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 7 PM
26
91° feels 99° 3 mph WNW
🌙 8 PM
25
88° feels 98° 1 mph W 1% rain
🌙 9 PM
42
84° feels 93° 5 mph SW
🌙 10 PM
42
82° feels 91° 5 mph SW
🌙 5 AM
47
78° feels 87° 4 mph WSW
🌅 6 AM
47
77° feels 87° 4 mph WSW
☀️ 7 AM
45
78° feels 88° 5 mph WSW
☀️ 8 AM
45
81° feels 91° 7 mph W
🌤️ 9 AM
45
83° feels 93° 7 mph W
⛅ 10 AM
27
86° feels 95° 7 mph WNW
☁️ 11 AM
26
87° feels 98° 7 mph WNW
☁️ 12 PM
25
90° feels 103° 7 mph WNW 1% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 26
94° / 78°
47
🏃
☁️
Mon Jul 27
96° / 77°
47
🏃
☁️
Tue Jul 28
99° / 77°
59
🏃 6–9 AM
⛈️
Wed Jul 29
97° / 80°
57
🏃 6–9 AM
⛈️
Thu Jul 30
98° / 78°
46
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 47%
☁️
Fri Jul 31
97° / 77°
51
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 41%
☁️
Sat Aug 1
98° / 80°
42
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 36%
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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 47/100. 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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