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Richmond Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:07 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Richmond Today

5 AM–9 AM

62°F and overcast at peak. Wind 3 mph from the N, dew point 45°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
62°F / feels 59°
Wind
3 mph N, gusts 5
Dew Point
45°F — comfortable
Humidity
55%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
37 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

🌤️ 9 AM
66
73° feels 75° 4 mph W
☁️ 10 AM
73
78° feels 77° 7 mph WNW
☁️ 11 AM
72
80° feels 79° 9 mph NW
☁️ 12 PM
68
82° feels 83° 6 mph NW
☁️ 1 PM
69
83° feels 83° 6 mph NW
2 PM
68
85° feels 85° 6 mph WNW
☀️ 3 PM
69
85° feels 84° 8 mph W
☀️ 4 PM
71
86° feels 83° 7 mph NW
☀️ 5 PM
74
86° feels 81° 8 mph NW
🌤️ 6 PM
73
85° feels 81° 6 mph NNW
☀️ 7 PM
76
83° feels 79° 4 mph NNE
🌙 8 PM
85
77° feels 74° 6 mph NNE
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
86° / 67°
100
🏃 5 AM–9 AM
☁️
Sat Apr 18
91° / 59°
100
🏃 5 AM–9 AM
🌧️
Sun Apr 19
75° / 47°
83
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 62%
☁️
Mon Apr 20
61° / 49°
93
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
69° / 42°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
76° / 56°
94
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
75° / 52°
98
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Richmond: 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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Richmond running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–9 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 Richmond?

The best months for running in Richmond 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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