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Phoenix Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 6:05 AM MST

Best Time to Run in Phoenix Today

5 AM–10 AM

64°F and clear at peak. Wind 4 mph from the ESE, dew point 25°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
64°F / feels 57°
Wind
4 mph ESE, gusts 7
Dew Point
25°F — comfortable
Humidity
23%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
50 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

🌅 6 AM
100
64° feels 57° 4 mph ESE
☀️ 7 AM
100
66° feels 60° 4 mph ESE
☀️ 8 AM
98
71° feels 66° 3 mph E
☀️ 9 AM
92
75° feels 70° 2 mph ENE
☀️ 10 AM
84
77° feels 76° 1 mph N
☀️ 11 AM
75
80° feels 80° 1 mph WNW
☀️ 12 PM
71
82° feels 83° 4 mph WNW
☀️ 1 PM
68
84° feels 84° 5 mph W
☀️ 2 PM
70
86° feels 83° 7 mph W
☀️ 3 PM
73
86° feels 82° 8 mph W
☀️ 4 PM
77
86° feels 80° 8 mph W
☀️ 5 PM
77
85° feels 79° 6 mph W
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☀️
Today Apr 17
86° / 64°
100
🏃 5 AM–11 AM
🌤️
Sat Apr 18
91° / 56°
100
🏃 5 AM–11 AM
☁️
Sun Apr 19
93° / 75°
68
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
92° / 76°
70
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
94° / 77°
58
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Wed Apr 22
83° / 73°
78
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
78° / 57°
94
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Phoenix: 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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Phoenix running weather FAQ

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

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

What months are best for running in Phoenix?

The best months for running in Phoenix are November, December, January, February, March. The most challenging months are typically June, July, August. Temperatures exceed 110°F regularly. Running after 8 AM is genuinely dangerous — pre-dawn only.

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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