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Rochester Running Weather

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 4:29 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Rochester Today

4 PM–7 PM

54°F and overcast at peak. Wind 9 mph from the SSE, dew point 28°F.

86
Peak FitScore
Temperature
54°F / feels 47°
Wind
9 mph SSE, gusts 16
Dew Point
28°F — comfortable
Humidity
37%
UV Index
5 — Moderate
Air Quality
40 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

5 AM
39
28° feels 20° 7 mph SSW
6 AM
39
29° feels 21° 7 mph SSW
☁️ 7 AM
39
30° feels 22° 7 mph SSW
☁️ 8 AM
38
33° feels 24° 9 mph S 1% rain
☁️ 9 AM
63
35° feels 26° 9 mph S 1% rain
10 AM
62
38° feels 29° 10 mph S 1% rain
☁️ 11 AM
66
42° feels 34° 9 mph S 1% rain
☁️ 12 PM
71
45° feels 37° 9 mph S 1% rain
☁️ 1 PM
72
45° feels 37° 8 mph S 2% rain
☁️ 2 PM
75
47° feels 39° 8 mph SSE 1% rain
☀️ 3 PM
79
51° feels 43° 9 mph SSE 2% rain
☁️ 4 PM
86
54° feels 47° 9 mph SSE 2% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 21
55° / 27°
86
🏃 2 PM–10 PM
☁️
Wed Apr 22
59° / 47°
86
🏃 2 PM–10 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
57° / 43°
92
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Fri Apr 24
50° / 39°
79
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Sat Apr 25
55° / 38°
73
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 52%
Sun Apr 26
59° / 41°
81
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 31%
Mon Apr 27
70° / 45°
93
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Rochester: 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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Rochester running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 4 PM–7 PM with a peak FitScore of 86/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Rochester?

The best months for running in Rochester 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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