Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:12 AM CDT
59°F and overcast at peak. Wind 4 mph from the SSW, dew point 40°F.
Running in Cedar Rapids peaks twice a year — May (FitScore 83) and October (83) — with typical morning lows of 52°F and 46°F respectively. January is the limiting month, with average lows of 14°F and highs of only 29°F pulling its FitScore down to 42. Across the full year, Cedar Rapids ranks #165 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 69 (national median: 74). 7 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 Cedar Rapids are May, October, and April, with average FitScores of 83, 83, and 80 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is January (FitScore 42).
Historically, October in Cedar Rapids averages a FitScore of 83/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 62°F, lows around 46°F, dew points near 42°F, and 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.