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Topeka Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:07 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Topeka Today

6 PM

72°F and overcast at peak. Wind 14 mph from the NNW, dew point 42°F.

80
Peak FitScore
Temperature
72°F / feels 64°
Wind
14 mph NNW, gusts 27
Dew Point
42°F — comfortable
Humidity
34%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
51 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 8 AM
63
70° feels 67° 19 mph S
☁️ 9 AM
58
73° feels 69° 21 mph SSW
☁️ 10 AM
52
76° feels 73° 20 mph SSW 1% rain
⛈️ 11 AM
11
80° feels 77° 20 mph SSW 1% rain
⛈️ 12 PM
9
82° feels 80° 20 mph SW 1% rain
⛈️ 1 PM
7
85° feels 83° 19 mph SW 3% rain
⛈️ 2 PM
4
86° feels 84° 19 mph SSW 19% rain
⛈️ 3 PM
4
86° feels 84° 16 mph SW 26% rain
☁️ 4 PM
59
81° feels 75° 17 mph W 37% rain
☁️ 5 PM
55
73° feels 73° 8 mph SW 54% rain
☁️ 6 PM
80
72° feels 64° 14 mph NNW 29% rain
☁️ 7 PM
72
64° feels 53° 20 mph NNW 25% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

⛈️
Today Apr 17
86° / 53°
80
🏃 6 PM 💧 54%
☁️
Sat Apr 18
61° / 39°
80
🏃 6 PM
☀️
Sun Apr 19
73° / 42°
99
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
73° / 47°
92
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Tue Apr 21
78° / 57°
90
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Apr 22
72° / 57°
91
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Thu Apr 23
77° / 64°
69
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 33%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Topeka: 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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Topeka running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 6 PM with a peak FitScore of 80/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Topeka?

The best months for running in Topeka are April, May, September, October. The most challenging months are typically January, February. Summer humidity rivals the Southeast. Watch for fast-moving thunderstorms in the afternoon.

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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