Cities District of Columbia Washington

Washington Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:05 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Washington Today

5 AM–10 AM

60°F and clear at peak. Wind 8 mph from the NE, dew point 54°F.

93
Peak FitScore
Temperature
60°F / feels 58°
Wind
8 mph NE, gusts 16
Dew Point
54°F — comfortable
Humidity
80%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
31 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 9 AM
74
75° feels 74° 8 mph WNW
🌤️ 10 AM
73
77° feels 74° 11 mph WNW
🌤️ 11 AM
76
78° feels 75° 12 mph WNW
☀️ 12 PM
72
80° feels 78° 11 mph WNW
🌤️ 1 PM
69
81° feels 80° 11 mph NW
🌤️ 2 PM
70
81° feels 80° 10 mph NW
☀️ 3 PM
73
82° feels 80° 9 mph NW
🌤️ 4 PM
76
82° feels 80° 8 mph NW
☀️ 5 PM
79
82° feels 79° 7 mph NW
☀️ 6 PM
79
82° feels 79° 7 mph NW
☀️ 7 PM
80
80° feels 78° 6 mph NW
🌙 8 PM
85
76° feels 74° 4 mph NNW
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
82° / 69°
93
🏃 5 AM–11 AM
☁️
Sat Apr 18
79° / 59°
93
🏃 5 AM–11 AM 💧 28%
🌧️
Sun Apr 19
63° / 45°
80
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 66%
☁️
Mon Apr 20
55° / 45°
86
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
66° / 40°
97
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
70° / 53°
94
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
74° / 52°
96
🏃 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–10 AM with a peak FitScore of 93/100. 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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