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Raleigh Running Weather

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 10:49 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Raleigh Today

5 AM–12 PM

69°F and clear at peak. Wind 5 mph from the N, dew point 35°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
69°F / feels 64°
Wind
5 mph N, gusts 7
Dew Point
35°F — comfortable
Humidity
28%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
54 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 10 AM
97
72° feels 67° 8 mph NNW
☀️ 11 AM
88
75° feels 71° 9 mph NNW
☀️ 12 PM
81
78° feels 74° 10 mph N
☀️ 1 PM
76
80° feels 77° 10 mph NNE
☀️ 2 PM
74
81° feels 78° 10 mph NNE
☀️ 3 PM
74
81° feels 77° 11 mph N
☀️ 4 PM
78
82° feels 78° 9 mph N
☀️ 5 PM
81
82° feels 77° 8 mph NW
☀️ 6 PM
83
81° feels 75° 9 mph NNE
☀️ 7 PM
84
80° feels 75° 7 mph NNE
🌙 8 PM
90
77° feels 71° 6 mph NNE
🌙 9 PM
96
73° feels 67° 5 mph N
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☀️
Today Jun 3
82° / 47°
100
🏃 5 AM–1 PM
☀️
Thu Jun 4
89° / 57°
100
🏃 5 AM–1 PM
☁️
Fri Jun 5
92° / 63°
82
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Sat Jun 6
92° / 68°
77
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Sun Jun 7
95° / 69°
66
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Mon Jun 8
75° / 62°
82
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 39%
☁️
Tue Jun 9
81° / 55°
85
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Raleigh: 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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Raleigh running weather FAQ

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

The best months for running in Raleigh 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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