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Pittsburgh Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 10:43 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Pittsburgh Today

5 AM–12 PM

66°F and clear at peak. Wind 5 mph from the ENE, dew point 48°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
66°F / feels 63°
Wind
5 mph ENE, gusts 9
Dew Point
48°F — comfortable
Humidity
51%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
49 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

10 AM
85
62° feels 62° 6 mph W
11 AM
83
65° feels 64° 8 mph WNW
🌤️ 12 PM
81
67° feels 67° 8 mph NW
🌤️ 1 PM
78
69° feels 71° 7 mph NNW
🌤️ 2 PM
74
72° feels 74° 7 mph NNW
☀️ 3 PM
77
74° feels 76° 6 mph NW
☀️ 4 PM
82
76° feels 76° 5 mph NW
☀️ 5 PM
87
76° feels 74° 6 mph WNW
☀️ 6 PM
88
75° feels 73° 3 mph NW
☁️ 7 PM
88
74° feels 73° 1 mph NNW
☁️ 8 PM
94
71° feels 68° 2 mph NE
🌙 9 PM
100
66° feels 63° 5 mph ENE
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
76° / 56°
100
🏃 5 AM–1 PM
🌦️
Sat Apr 18
86° / 49°
100
🏃 5 AM–1 PM 💧 83%
🌨️
Sun Apr 19
54° / 40°
72
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 83%
🌨️
Mon Apr 20
48° / 35°
70
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Tue Apr 21
68° / 36°
93
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
66° / 49°
94
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
74° / 48°
97
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Pittsburgh: 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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Pittsburgh running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–12 PM 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 Pittsburgh?

The best months for running in Pittsburgh 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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