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Waco Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:13 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Waco Today

5 AM

68°F and clear at peak. Wind 10 mph from the SSW, dew point 64°F.

71
Peak FitScore
Temperature
68°F / feels 69°
Wind
10 mph SSW, gusts 25
Dew Point
64°F — sticky
Humidity
87%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
36 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

🌤️ 7 AM
69
69° feels 72° 8 mph S 1% rain
☁️ 8 AM
66
70° feels 73° 10 mph S 2% rain
☁️ 9 AM
63
71° feels 73° 11 mph S
☁️ 10 AM
59
73° feels 75° 12 mph S
11 AM
60
74° feels 76° 10 mph S 4% rain
☁️ 12 PM
55
75° feels 76° 14 mph S 2% rain
☁️ 1 PM
55
76° feels 77° 13 mph S 1% rain
☁️ 2 PM
53
77° feels 77° 14 mph SSW 1% rain
☁️ 3 PM
40
81° feels 85° 16 mph S 1% rain
☁️ 4 PM
41
82° feels 84° 16 mph S 1% rain
5 PM
43
82° feels 82° 15 mph S 1% rain
☁️ 6 PM
49
81° feels 81° 12 mph S 2% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
82° / 69°
71
🏃
🌧️
Sat Apr 18
71° / 54°
71
🏃 💧 45%
☁️
Sun Apr 19
72° / 47°
87
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 45%
🌧️
Mon Apr 20
70° / 52°
95
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Tue Apr 21
63° / 57°
90
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 26%
☁️
Wed Apr 22
77° / 62°
90
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
79° / 64°
82
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Waco: 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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Waco running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM with a peak FitScore of 71/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Waco?

The best months for running in Waco 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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