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Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:11 PM EDT

Best Time to Run in Richmond Today

5 AM

68°F and partly cloudy at peak. Wind 4 mph from the SSW, dew point 65°F.

67
Peak FitScore
Temperature
68°F / feels 72°
Wind
4 mph SSW, gusts 13
Dew Point
65°F — oppressive
Humidity
91%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
60 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

🌙 8 PM
49
77° feels 85° 3 mph SE 1% rain
🌙 9 PM
54
75° feels 81° 5 mph SE 7% rain
☁️ 10 PM
50
75° feels 81° 4 mph SE 15% rain
⛅ 5 AM
67
68° feels 72° 4 mph SSW 8% rain
⛅ 6 AM
67
68° feels 72° 4 mph NNW 7% rain
☀️ 7 AM
66
68° feels 73° 3 mph NNW 6% rain
☀️ 8 AM
63
71° feels 76° 2 mph WNW 4% rain
☀️ 9 AM
59
73° feels 79° 3 mph S 2% rain
☁️ 10 AM
55
74° feels 81° 3 mph S 3% rain
🌤️ 11 AM
47
77° feels 86° 2 mph S 3% rain
🌤️ 12 PM
42
79° feels 91° 1 mph SE 5% rain
☀️ 1 PM
41
82° feels 95° 2 mph SW 4% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 26
84° / 65°
67
🏃 💧 26%
☁️
Mon Jul 27
87° / 68°
67
🏃 💧 53%
⛈️
Tue Jul 28
89° / 71°
62
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 87%
🌦️
Wed Jul 29
88° / 69°
67
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 44%
☁️
Thu Jul 30
89° / 67°
77
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Fri Jul 31
87° / 69°
81
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Sat Aug 1
91° / 69°
73
🏃 6–9 AM
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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 with a peak FitScore of 67/100. 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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