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Tucson Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 4:43 AM MST

Best Time to Run in Tucson Today

5 AM–11 AM

66°F and clear at peak. Wind 4 mph from the SE, dew point 20°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
66°F / feels 59°
Wind
4 mph SE, gusts 7
Dew Point
20°F — comfortable
Humidity
17%
UV Index
2 — Low
Air Quality
35 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

🌙 5 AM
92
57° feels 50° 3 mph SE
🌅 6 AM
90
56° feels 48° 5 mph SE
☀️ 7 AM
96
59° feels 53° 2 mph ESE
☀️ 8 AM
100
66° feels 59° 4 mph SE
☀️ 9 AM
100
71° feels 65° 3 mph SSW
☀️ 10 AM
90
74° feels 71° 3 mph W
☀️ 11 AM
85
77° feels 74° 6 mph W
☀️ 12 PM
78
79° feels 78° 5 mph W
☀️ 1 PM
75
82° feels 80° 6 mph WNW
☀️ 2 PM
76
82° feels 78° 9 mph WNW
☀️ 3 PM
76
82° feels 75° 13 mph NNW
☀️ 4 PM
84
82° feels 75° 8 mph NW
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☀️
Today Apr 17
82° / 56°
100
🏃 All day
☀️
Sat Apr 18
89° / 50°
100
🏃 All day
☁️
Sun Apr 19
88° / 71°
71
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
88° / 72°
78
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
90° / 74°
71
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Wed Apr 22
85° / 71°
74
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
76° / 57°
98
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Tucson: 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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Tucson running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Tucson 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 Tucson?

The best months for running in Tucson are October, November, March, April. The most challenging months are typically June, July, August. Triple-digit heat is common. Pre-dawn is the only safe window — carry extra water.

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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