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Rochester Running Weather

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:12 PM EDT

Best Time to Run in Rochester Today

5 AM–6 AM

64°F and clear at peak. Wind 6 mph from the SSW, dew point 59°F.

81
Peak FitScore
Temperature
64°F / feels 64°
Wind
6 mph SSW, gusts 13
Dew Point
59°F — noticeable
Humidity
82%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
69 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

🌙 8 PM
47
73° feels 76° 4 mph N
🌙 9 PM
51
71° feels 73° 3 mph NNW
🌙 10 PM
56
70° feels 71° 2 mph SE
🌙 5 AM
81
64° feels 64° 6 mph SSW 2% rain
🌅 6 AM
81
64° feels 64° 7 mph SSW 1% rain
7 AM
77
65° feels 66° 6 mph SSW 2% rain
8 AM
70
69° feels 70° 7 mph SSW 1% rain
☁️ 9 AM
63
72° feels 75° 6 mph SW 1% rain
10 AM
57
75° feels 79° 4 mph SSW 1% rain
☁️ 11 AM
52
77° feels 82° 4 mph SW 1% rain
12 PM
43
79° feels 87° 2 mph SW 2% rain
☀️ 1 PM
41
83° feels 89° 5 mph W 4% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌤️
Today Jul 26
80° / 65°
81
🏃 5 AM–7 AM
🌧️
Mon Jul 27
83° / 64°
81
🏃 5 AM–7 AM
🌧️
Tue Jul 28
73° / 66°
78
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 80%
🌧️
Wed Jul 29
69° / 62°
85
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 80%
🌧️
Thu Jul 30
73° / 64°
83
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 40%
☁️
Fri Jul 31
76° / 62°
94
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Sat Aug 1
82° / 63°
78
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 29%
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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 5 AM–6 AM with a peak FitScore of 81/100. 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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