Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:14 AM CDT
62°F and clear at peak. Wind 7 mph from the E, dew point 38°F.
Running in Birmingham peaks twice a year — November (FitScore 88) and April (86) — with typical morning lows of 46°F and 52°F respectively. July is the toughest month: sticky dew points averaging 71°F alongside highs of 89°F drag the average FitScore down to 51 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Birmingham ranks #88 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 75 (national median: 74). 8 months of the year score 70 or better.
Based on 2015–2024 daily weather history (Open-Meteo ERA5), scored against 200 U.S. cities. Monthly FitScore reflects each day’s best running window.
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Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is All day with a peak FitScore of 100/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Birmingham are November, April, and March, with average FitScores of 88, 86, and 85 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 51).
Historically, October in Birmingham averages a FitScore of 85/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 76°F, lows around 57°F, dew points near 53°F, and 4.7 days of measurable rain. That's about even with the national median of 86 for October.
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.