Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 3:12 AM EDT
60°F and clear at peak. Wind 8 mph from the SW, dew point 47°F.
May and June are the best running months in Buffalo, scoring 85 and 80 on the FitScore scale with mornings near 49°F and afternoon highs around 65°F. January is the limiting month, with average lows of 22°F pulling its FitScore down to 44. Across the full year, Buffalo ranks #169 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 68 (national median: 74). 6 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 Buffalo are May, June, and October, with average FitScores of 85, 80, and 80 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is January (FitScore 44).
Historically, October in Buffalo averages a FitScore of 80/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 60°F, lows around 49°F, dew points near 46°F, and 10.3 days of measurable rain. That's below 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.