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Paterson Running Weather

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

Best Time to Run in Paterson Today

5 AM–10 AM

57°F and mostly sunny at peak. Wind 7 mph from the E, dew point 50°F.

98
Peak FitScore
Temperature
57°F / feels 54°
Wind
7 mph E, gusts 13
Dew Point
50°F — comfortable
Humidity
79%
UV Index
2 — Low
Air Quality
34 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 9 AM
74
71° feels 71° 5 mph NNW 1% rain
🌤️ 10 AM
73
73° feels 72° 8 mph NNW 1% rain
🌤️ 11 AM
69
76° feels 76° 6 mph N 1% rain
🌤️ 12 PM
76
78° feels 77° 9 mph NNW 3% rain
🌤️ 1 PM
69
79° feels 80° 8 mph NNW 10% rain
2 PM
71
79° feels 77° 9 mph NNW 11% rain
3 PM
73
79° feels 76° 9 mph NNW 10% rain
☁️ 4 PM
73
79° feels 76° 9 mph N 8% rain
☁️ 5 PM
80
77° feels 74° 8 mph N 9% rain
☁️ 6 PM
86
77° feels 73° 9 mph NNE 5% rain
🌤️ 7 PM
90
75° feels 71° 9 mph NE 5% rain
🌙 8 PM
93
71° feels 69° 6 mph NE 8% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌧️
Today Apr 17
79° / 62°
98
🏃 5 AM–10 AM
☁️
Sat Apr 18
68° / 51°
98
🏃 5 AM–10 AM
🌧️
Sun Apr 19
55° / 47°
76
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 71%
🌨️
Mon Apr 20
52° / 39°
77
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
57° / 36°
87
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
64° / 48°
97
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
69° / 45°
99
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Paterson: 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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Paterson running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–10 AM 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 Paterson?

The best months for running in Paterson 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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