Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 3:12 AM EDT
57°F and clear at peak. Wind 11 mph from the N, dew point 44°F.
Running in Chesapeake peaks twice a year — April (FitScore 86) and November (86) — with typical morning lows of 50°F and 46°F respectively. July is the toughest month: sticky dew points averaging 71°F alongside highs of 88°F drag the average FitScore down to 51 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Chesapeake ranks #112 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 73 (national median: 74). 8 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 91/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Chesapeake are April, November, and March, with average FitScores of 86, 86, and 82 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 51).
Historically, October in Chesapeake averages a FitScore of 82/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 72°F, lows around 57°F, dew points near 55°F, and 5.2 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.