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Charlotte Running Weather

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:25 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Charlotte Today

6 AM

78°F and overcast at peak. Wind 13 mph from the SSW, dew point 70°F.

50
Peak FitScore
Temperature
78°F / feels 81°
Wind
13 mph SSW, gusts 29
Dew Point
70°F — miserable
Humidity
76%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
39 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 9 AM
47
81° feels 85° 10 mph SSW 1% rain
☁️ 10 AM
40
85° feels 88° 12 mph SW 2% rain
☁️ 11 AM
37
89° feels 92° 14 mph SW 1% rain
☁️ 12 PM
34
92° feels 94° 15 mph SW
☁️ 1 PM
19
94° feels 97° 15 mph SW
☁️ 2 PM
18
96° feels 98° 16 mph SW 1% rain
☁️ 3 PM
19
96° feels 98° 16 mph SW 1% rain
☁️ 4 PM
19
97° feels 96° 16 mph SW 2% rain
☀️ 5 PM
20
97° feels 96° 17 mph SSW 5% rain
☀️ 6 PM
33
96° feels 95° 16 mph SSW 4% rain
☀️ 7 PM
32
94° feels 94° 17 mph SSW 6% rain
☁️ 8 PM
36
93° feels 93° 14 mph SW 6% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 21
97° / 76°
50
🏃
☁️
Wed Jul 22
94° / 78°
50
🏃 💧 93%
🌧️
Thu Jul 23
82° / 67°
71
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 93%
🌧️
Fri Jul 24
70° / 67°
81
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 53%
🌦️
Sat Jul 25
71° / 67°
81
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 49%
🌧️
Sun Jul 26
90° / 66°
70
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 30%
🌧️
Mon Jul 27
94° / 71°
64
🏃 6–9 AM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Charlotte: 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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Charlotte running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 6 AM with a peak FitScore of 50/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Charlotte?

The best months for running in Charlotte are March, April, October, November. The most challenging months are typically July, August. Greenway system is well-shaded but humidity still builds fast after 9 AM.

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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