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Salinas Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 6:04 AM PDT

Best Time to Run in Salinas Today

All day

62°F and clear at peak. Wind 3 mph from the NNW, dew point 31°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
62°F / feels 57°
Wind
3 mph NNW, gusts 4
Dew Point
31°F — comfortable
Humidity
32%
UV Index
4 — Moderate
Air Quality
24 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

🌅 6 AM
78
46° feels 40° 4 mph NNE
☀️ 7 AM
78
46° feels 41° 2 mph NNW
☀️ 8 AM
86
51° feels 46° 3 mph WNW
☀️ 9 AM
96
58° feels 52° 5 mph NNE
☀️ 10 AM
100
62° feels 57° 3 mph NNW
☀️ 11 AM
100
66° feels 63° 4 mph NNW
☀️ 12 PM
96
69° feels 67° 6 mph NNW
☀️ 1 PM
93
71° feels 68° 9 mph NW
☀️ 2 PM
91
72° feels 68° 10 mph NW
☀️ 3 PM
92
71° feels 67° 11 mph WNW
☀️ 4 PM
94
69° feels 63° 12 mph WNW
☀️ 5 PM
95
67° feels 60° 11 mph WNW
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
72° / 46°
100
🏃 All day
☁️
Sat Apr 18
75° / 45°
100
🏃 All day
☁️
Sun Apr 19
70° / 49°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
74° / 46°
88
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 41%
🌧️
Tue Apr 21
70° / 48°
85
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 52%
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
60° / 45°
90
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
61° / 46°
97
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Salinas: 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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Salinas running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is All day 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 Salinas?

The best months for running in Salinas 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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