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Salem Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 6:08 AM PDT

Best Time to Run in Salem Today

All day

57°F and overcast at peak. Wind 7 mph from the NE, dew point 40°F.

98
Peak FitScore
Temperature
57°F / feels 54°
Wind
7 mph NE, gusts 10
Dew Point
40°F — comfortable
Humidity
54%
UV Index
5 — Moderate
Air Quality
31 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

🌅 6 AM
69
38° feels 34° 2 mph N
☀️ 7 AM
67
38° feels 33° 3 mph NE
☀️ 8 AM
72
41° feels 37° 3 mph NE
☀️ 9 AM
78
45° feels 40° 4 mph NE
☁️ 10 AM
82
48° feels 43° 6 mph NE
☁️ 11 AM
87
51° feels 47° 7 mph NE
☁️ 12 PM
91
53° feels 50° 7 mph NE
☁️ 1 PM
94
54° feels 52° 8 mph NE
☁️ 2 PM
95
56° feels 53° 7 mph NE
☁️ 3 PM
98
57° feels 54° 7 mph NE
☁️ 4 PM
98
58° feels 54° 7 mph NE
☁️ 5 PM
96
58° feels 52° 7 mph NE
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
58° / 38°
98
🏃 All day
☁️
Sat Apr 18
68° / 43°
98
🏃 All day
☁️
Sun Apr 19
70° / 47°
98
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
72° / 46°
88
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 40%
🌦️
Tue Apr 21
71° / 45°
88
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 37%
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
55° / 47°
81
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 36%
☁️
Thu Apr 23
56° / 46°
90
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Salem: 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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Salem running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is All day with a peak FitScore of 98/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Salem?

The best months for running in Salem are June, July, August, September. The most challenging months are typically November, December. Mild summers with low humidity make for ideal running. Watch for marine layer fog in coastal areas.

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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