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Cedar Rapids Running Weather

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:24 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Cedar Rapids Today

5 AM–9 AM

64°F and overcast at peak. Wind 9 mph from the N, dew point 52°F.

95
Peak FitScore
Temperature
64°F / feels 61°
Wind
9 mph N, gusts 17
Dew Point
52°F — comfortable
Humidity
65%
UV Index
3 — Moderate
Air Quality
18 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 8 AM
65
72° feels 73° 10 mph NW
☀️ 9 AM
59
74° feels 75° 12 mph NW
☀️ 10 AM
56
74° feels 75° 14 mph NW
☀️ 11 AM
54
74° feels 75° 15 mph NW
🌤️ 12 PM
51
75° feels 76° 16 mph NW
1 PM
50
77° feels 76° 15 mph NNW
2 PM
51
78° feels 77° 14 mph NNW
3 PM
47
80° feels 78° 16 mph NW
🌤️ 4 PM
52
80° feels 77° 15 mph NNW
🌤️ 5 PM
56
80° feels 77° 14 mph NNW
☁️ 6 PM
62
79° feels 75° 14 mph NNW
☀️ 7 PM
69
78° feels 74° 13 mph NNW
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 21
80° / 68°
95
🏃 5 AM–9 AM
☁️
Wed Jul 22
72° / 60°
95
🏃 5 AM–9 AM
☁️
Thu Jul 23
74° / 54°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Fri Jul 24
73° / 59°
91
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Sat Jul 25
84° / 64°
86
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
⛈️
Sun Jul 26
91° / 74°
72
🏃 6–9 AM
⛈️
Mon Jul 27
88° / 71°
77
🏃 6–9 AM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Cedar Rapids: 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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Cedar Rapids running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Cedar Rapids today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–9 AM with a peak FitScore of 95/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Cedar Rapids?

The best months for running in Cedar Rapids are April, May, September, October. The most challenging months are typically January, February. Summer humidity rivals the Southeast. Watch for fast-moving thunderstorms in the afternoon.

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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