Cities North Carolina Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 10:42 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Winston-Salem Today

5 AM–10 AM

62°F and overcast at peak. Wind 4 mph from the NNE, dew point 38°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
62°F / feels 57°
Wind
4 mph NNE, gusts 4
Dew Point
38°F — comfortable
Humidity
42%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
30 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

10 AM
72
73° feels 73° 7 mph WNW 1% rain
☀️ 11 AM
74
77° feels 76° 8 mph NW 1% rain
🌤️ 12 PM
68
79° feels 80° 7 mph NW 1% rain
☀️ 1 PM
72
81° feels 82° 8 mph WNW
☀️ 2 PM
70
83° feels 84° 7 mph WNW
☀️ 3 PM
70
85° feels 83° 9 mph WNW
☀️ 4 PM
71
85° feels 82° 10 mph WNW
☀️ 5 PM
74
85° feels 81° 9 mph NW
☁️ 6 PM
77
84° feels 79° 8 mph NW
🌤️ 7 PM
78
82° feels 78° 6 mph NW
🌙 8 PM
85
77° feels 73° 4 mph NNW
🌙 9 PM
91
74° feels 70° 5 mph NNW
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
85° / 60°
100
🏃 5 AM–11 AM
☁️
Sat Apr 18
90° / 60°
100
🏃 5 AM–11 AM
☁️
Sun Apr 19
73° / 53°
87
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 32%
☁️
Mon Apr 20
66° / 47°
99
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
71° / 41°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Apr 22
83° / 53°
96
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
Thu Apr 23
81° / 56°
94
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Winston-Salem: 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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Winston-Salem running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Winston-Salem today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–10 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 Winston-Salem?

The best months for running in Winston-Salem are March, April, October, November. The most challenging months are typically July, August. Dew points routinely exceed 70°F in summer. Run before 8 AM or wait for evening cooldown.

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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