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Salt Lake City Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 7:16 AM MDT

Best Time to Run in Salt Lake City Today

2 PM

45°F and mostly sunny at peak. Wind 9 mph from the NNW, dew point 10°F.

74
Peak FitScore
Temperature
45°F / feels 40°
Wind
9 mph NNW, gusts 11
Dew Point
10°F — comfortable
Humidity
23%
UV Index
7 — High
Air Quality
48 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 7 AM
39
29° feels 24° 2 mph SE 4% rain
☀️ 8 AM
65
31° feels 25° 2 mph SSW 1% rain
☀️ 9 AM
65
34° feels 28° 2 mph NW 1% rain
☀️ 10 AM
65
36° feels 29° 5 mph NW 1% rain
🌤️ 11 AM
66
39° feels 33° 7 mph NNW
🌤️ 12 PM
69
42° feels 35° 8 mph NW
☀️ 1 PM
71
44° feels 38° 9 mph NNW
🌤️ 2 PM
74
45° feels 40° 9 mph NNW
🌤️ 3 PM
72
46° feels 40° 10 mph NW
☀️ 4 PM
70
47° feels 39° 11 mph WNW
☀️ 5 PM
70
47° feels 37° 10 mph WNW
☀️ 6 PM
70
46° feels 36° 8 mph WNW
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌨️
Today Apr 17
47° / 29°
74
🏃
☁️
Sat Apr 18
63° / 27°
74
🏃
☁️
Sun Apr 19
73° / 48°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
78° / 56°
97
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
81° / 59°
91
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
68° / 42°
85
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 45%
🌧️
Thu Apr 23
55° / 42°
79
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 29%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Salt Lake City: 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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Salt Lake City running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Salt Lake City today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 2 PM with a peak FitScore of 74/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Salt Lake City?

The best months for running in Salt Lake City are May, June, September, October. The most challenging months are typically December, January. Altitude means stronger UV and thinner air. Wear sunscreen and ease into intensity. Afternoon thunderstorms are common.

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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