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Birmingham Running Weather

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:25 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Birmingham Today

5 AM

75°F and overcast at peak. Wind 6 mph from the SE, dew point 71°F.

56
Peak FitScore
Temperature
75°F / feels 81°
Wind
6 mph SE, gusts 19
Dew Point
71°F — miserable
Humidity
88%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
42 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 8 AM
48
78° feels 85° 6 mph SE
☀️ 9 AM
45
80° feels 87° 7 mph SE
☁️ 10 AM
44
83° feels 91° 6 mph SE
11 AM
25
87° feels 96° 6 mph ESE
☀️ 12 PM
25
90° feels 100° 7 mph ESE
☀️ 1 PM
24
93° feels 101° 9 mph ESE 1% rain
🌤️ 2 PM
25
93° feels 99° 9 mph ESE 1% rain
🌤️ 3 PM
25
95° feels 102° 9 mph SE 2% rain
🌤️ 4 PM
26
95° feels 101° 9 mph SE 2% rain
☀️ 5 PM
26
95° feels 99° 9 mph SE 3% rain
🌤️ 6 PM
25
94° feels 97° 10 mph SE 3% rain
🌤️ 7 PM
37
89° feels 92° 13 mph SSE 3% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 21
95° / 74°
56
🏃
☁️
Wed Jul 22
93° / 74°
56
🏃 💧 36%
⛈️
Thu Jul 23
88° / 74°
62
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 49%
⛈️
Fri Jul 24
83° / 75°
67
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 42%
🌧️
Sat Jul 25
79° / 73°
70
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 53%
🌧️
Sun Jul 26
92° / 71°
65
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 27%
☁️
Mon Jul 27
97° / 76°
60
🏃 6–9 AM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Birmingham: 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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Birmingham running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM with a peak FitScore of 56/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Birmingham?

The best months for running in Birmingham 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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