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Boston Running Weather

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:24 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Boston Today

5 AM

69°F and overcast at peak. Wind 8 mph from the SSW, dew point 65°F.

69
Peak FitScore
Temperature
69°F / feels 71°
Wind
8 mph SSW, gusts 19
Dew Point
65°F — oppressive
Humidity
89%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
51 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 9 AM
65
74° feels 75° 8 mph SSE
☁️ 10 AM
59
77° feels 77° 10 mph SSE
☁️ 11 AM
51
80° feels 80° 13 mph S
☁️ 12 PM
54
82° feels 80° 14 mph SSE 1% rain
☁️ 1 PM
53
83° feels 81° 14 mph SSE 3% rain
☁️ 2 PM
50
83° feels 80° 15 mph SSE 5% rain
☁️ 3 PM
39
84° feels 83° 16 mph SSE 8% rain
☁️ 4 PM
44
81° feels 80° 16 mph SSE 9% rain
🌧️ 5 PM
41
78° feels 79° 13 mph SSE 12% rain
🌧️ 6 PM
40
72° feels 76° 10 mph SE 25% rain
☁️ 7 PM
46
73° feels 78° 7 mph SSE 49% rain
☁️ 8 PM
41
74° feels 79° 10 mph SSE 66% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌧️
Today Jul 21
84° / 61°
69
🏃 💧 67%
🌧️
Wed Jul 22
81° / 69°
69
🏃 💧 57%
☁️
Thu Jul 23
74° / 60°
86
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 28%
Fri Jul 24
72° / 61°
98
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Sat Jul 25
68° / 60°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Sun Jul 26
69° / 57°
97
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
Mon Jul 27
85° / 61°
73
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 39%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Boston: 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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Boston running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM with a peak FitScore of 69/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Boston?

The best months for running in Boston are May, June, September, October. The most challenging months are typically January, February. Charles River Esplanade catches a breeze — great for humid summer mornings.

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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