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Thornton Running Weather

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 6:12 PM MDT

Best Time to Run in Thornton Today

5 AM–7 AM

76°F and overcast at peak. Wind 6 mph from the W, dew point 42°F.

91
Peak FitScore
Temperature
76°F / feels 71°
Wind
6 mph W, gusts 6
Dew Point
42°F — comfortable
Humidity
30%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
40 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 6 PM
59
96° feels 91° 9 mph NW 8% rain
☁️ 7 PM
61
96° feels 90° 7 mph NW 8% rain
☁️ 8 PM
64
92° feels 87° 6 mph N 7% rain
☁️ 9 PM
69
87° feels 80° 12 mph NNW 6% rain
☁️ 10 PM
72
87° feels 80° 10 mph WNW 7% rain
☁️ 5 AM
91
76° feels 71° 6 mph W 1% rain
☁️ 6 AM
90
74° feels 72° 1 mph W 1% rain
☁️ 7 AM
89
75° feels 72° 4 mph NE 1% rain
☁️ 8 AM
79
82° feels 79° 5 mph NE 2% rain
☁️ 9 AM
73
87° feels 83° 6 mph NNE 2% rain
☁️ 10 AM
69
90° feels 86° 8 mph N 2% rain
☁️ 11 AM
68
89° feels 86° 6 mph ENE 2% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 26
102° / 70°
91
🏃 5 AM–8 AM
☁️
Mon Jul 27
97° / 71°
91
🏃 5 AM–8 AM 💧 27%
🌧️
Tue Jul 28
99° / 66°
52
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 69%
🌧️
Wed Jul 29
97° / 72°
40
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 69%
☁️
Thu Jul 30
100° / 73°
48
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 50%
Fri Jul 31
100° / 75°
52
🏃 6–9 AM
🌤️
Sat Aug 1
96° / 73°
63
🏃 6–9 AM
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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–7 AM with a peak FitScore of 91/100. 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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