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Thornton Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 7:06 AM MDT

Best Time to Run in Thornton Today

7 AM

35°F and mostly sunny at peak. Wind 7 mph from the ESE, dew point 25°F.

65
Peak FitScore
Temperature
35°F / feels 27°
Wind
7 mph ESE, gusts 10
Dew Point
25°F — comfortable
Humidity
66%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
39 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

🌤️ 7 AM
65
35° feels 27° 7 mph ESE 2% rain
🌤️ 8 AM
65
36° feels 28° 8 mph ESE 3% rain
☁️ 9 AM
63
38° feels 29° 9 mph ENE 5% rain
☁️ 10 AM
54
38° feels 29° 10 mph NE 22% rain
🌨️ 11 AM
19
34° feels 24° 16 mph NE 39% rain
🌨️ 12 PM
34
36° feels 27° 11 mph NNE 61% rain
🌨️ 1 PM
31
38° feels 30° 9 mph NNE 75% rain
🌨️ 2 PM
24
36° feels 26° 14 mph NNE 68% rain
🌨️ 3 PM
30
37° feels 28° 14 mph NNE 53% rain
🌨️ 4 PM
30
35° feels 26° 12 mph NNE 27% rain
🌨️ 5 PM
49
35° feels 27° 9 mph NNE 7% rain
6 PM
62
36° feels 29° 7 mph NE 3% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌨️
Today Apr 17
58° / 30°
65
🏃 💧 75%
☁️
Sat Apr 18
56° / 26°
65
🏃
☁️
Sun Apr 19
73° / 47°
98
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
76° / 53°
99
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
80° / 55°
89
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Apr 22
84° / 61°
84
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Thu Apr 23
72° / 45°
82
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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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 7 AM with a peak FitScore of 65/100. 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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