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Newark Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:11 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Newark Today

5 AM–10 AM

59°F and mostly sunny at peak. Wind 7 mph from the ENE, dew point 51°F.

99
Peak FitScore
Temperature
59°F / feels 56°
Wind
7 mph ENE, gusts 10
Dew Point
51°F — comfortable
Humidity
73%
UV Index
4 — Moderate
Air Quality
34 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 9 AM
76
71° feels 71° 6 mph NW 1% rain
☀️ 10 AM
75
74° feels 72° 8 mph NW 1% rain
🌤️ 11 AM
68
76° feels 77° 8 mph NNW
🌤️ 12 PM
67
78° feels 79° 8 mph NNW 2% rain
☀️ 1 PM
67
80° feels 80° 7 mph NNW 10% rain
🌤️ 2 PM
69
81° feels 81° 7 mph NNW 10% rain
☁️ 3 PM
70
79° feels 76° 11 mph NW 16% rain
4 PM
72
80° feels 77° 9 mph NNW 12% rain
☁️ 5 PM
76
78° feels 74° 10 mph N 13% rain
6 PM
85
77° feels 73° 10 mph NNE 5% rain
☁️ 7 PM
89
75° feels 71° 9 mph NNE 4% rain
☁️ 8 PM
91
74° feels 70° 9 mph NNE 4% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
81° / 56°
99
🏃 5 AM–10 AM
🌫️
Sat Apr 18
63° / 49°
99
🏃 5 AM–10 AM
🌧️
Sun Apr 19
56° / 48°
75
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 67%
🌨️
Mon Apr 20
53° / 40°
76
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
Tue Apr 21
53° / 39°
86
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
66° / 49°
98
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
67° / 48°
99
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Newark: 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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Newark running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Newark 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 Newark?

The best months for running in Newark 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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