Cities District of Columbia Washington

Washington Running Weather

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 10:48 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Washington Today

5 AM–11 AM

59°F and clear at peak. Wind 4 mph from the WNW, dew point 39°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
59°F / feels 55°
Wind
4 mph WNW, gusts 5
Dew Point
39°F — comfortable
Humidity
47%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
36 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 10 AM
92
74° feels 69° 9 mph NNW
☀️ 11 AM
84
77° feels 74° 10 mph NNW
☀️ 12 PM
77
79° feels 77° 10 mph NNW
☀️ 1 PM
72
81° feels 79° 11 mph N
☀️ 2 PM
72
82° feels 81° 10 mph N
☀️ 3 PM
73
83° feels 82° 8 mph N
☀️ 4 PM
75
83° feels 81° 7 mph N
☀️ 5 PM
78
83° feels 80° 7 mph N
☀️ 6 PM
79
83° feels 78° 6 mph NNE
☀️ 7 PM
79
82° feels 77° 6 mph NNE
🌙 8 PM
84
78° feels 74° 4 mph NE
🌙 9 PM
91
74° feels 69° 4 mph N
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☀️
Today Jun 3
83° / 54°
100
🏃 5 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Jun 4
89° / 58°
100
🏃 5 AM–12 PM
☁️
Fri Jun 5
91° / 63°
82
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Sat Jun 6
96° / 69°
74
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Sun Jun 7
82° / 68°
74
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 35%
☁️
Mon Jun 8
77° / 60°
85
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 28%
Tue Jun 9
83° / 56°
89
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Washington: 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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Washington running weather FAQ

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

The best months for running in Washington are April, May, October, November. The most challenging months are typically July, August. The Mall and Rock Creek Park offer shade but humidity is oppressive by 9 AM.

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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