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Thornton Running Weather

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:49 AM MDT

Best Time to Run in Thornton Today

5 AM–11 AM

65°F and clear at peak. Wind 4 mph from the NNE, dew point 46°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
65°F / feels 62°
Wind
4 mph NNE, gusts 8
Dew Point
46°F — comfortable
Humidity
52%
UV Index
2 — Low
Air Quality
44 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 8 AM
100
65° feels 62° 4 mph NNE
☀️ 9 AM
98
69° feels 66° 6 mph N
☁️ 10 AM
91
73° feels 71° 8 mph N
☁️ 11 AM
80
78° feels 78° 8 mph NNE
☁️ 12 PM
74
82° feels 81° 8 mph ENE
☁️ 1 PM
69
84° feels 84° 7 mph ENE 2% rain
☁️ 2 PM
69
86° feels 85° 5 mph NE 3% rain
☁️ 3 PM
72
86° feels 82° 4 mph E 9% rain
☁️ 4 PM
75
81° feels 76° 10 mph NW 17% rain
☁️ 5 PM
81
79° feels 75° 8 mph E 13% rain
☁️ 6 PM
79
79° feels 71° 12 mph E 14% rain
☁️ 7 PM
85
73° feels 65° 14 mph SE 10% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jun 3
86° / 52°
100
🏃 5 AM–11 AM
☁️
Thu Jun 4
91° / 51°
100
🏃 5 AM–11 AM
☁️
Fri Jun 5
88° / 62°
83
🏃 6–9 AM
🌦️
Sat Jun 6
94° / 64°
64
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Sun Jun 7
94° / 65°
65
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 28%
☁️
Mon Jun 8
94° / 70°
54
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 42%
☁️
Tue Jun 9
98° / 66°
49
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 29%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Thornton: 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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Thornton running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–11 AM 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 Thornton?

The best months for running in Thornton 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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