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Chicago Running Weather

Saturday, April 11, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 10:04 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Chicago Today

1 PM–4 PM

57°F and overcast at peak. Wind 12 mph from the SSW, dew point 53°F.

84
Peak FitScore
Temperature
57°F / feels 53°
Wind
12 mph SSW, gusts 23
Dew Point
53°F — comfortable
Humidity
85%
UV Index
1 — Low
Air Quality
40 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 10 AM
72
44° feels 38° 9 mph ESE 1% rain
☀️ 11 AM
76
45° feels 40° 9 mph ESE 1% rain
☁️ 12 PM
78
46° feels 42° 9 mph E 1% rain
☁️ 1 PM
82
47° feels 44° 8 mph E 1% rain
☁️ 2 PM
81
48° feels 43° 9 mph E 1% rain
☀️ 3 PM
83
48° feels 44° 7 mph ENE 1% rain
4 PM
81
48° feels 42° 8 mph ENE 2% rain
☁️ 5 PM
77
46° feels 40° 8 mph ENE 2% rain
☁️ 6 PM
77
45° feels 39° 6 mph ENE 2% rain
☁️ 7 PM
75
44° feels 38° 6 mph ENE 2% rain
🌧️ 8 PM
60
43° feels 35° 11 mph E 5% rain
☁️ 9 PM
74
44° feels 39° 5 mph ESE 10% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

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Today Apr 11
48° / 34°
84
🏃 11 AM–7 PM
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Sun Apr 12
74° / 47°
84
🏃 11 AM–7 PM 💧 69%
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Mon Apr 13
68° / 58°
82
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 69%
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Tue Apr 14
77° / 63°
74
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 68%
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Wed Apr 15
67° / 59°
84
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 68%
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Thu Apr 16
72° / 51°
84
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 55%
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Fri Apr 17
78° / 48°
85
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 50%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Chicago: 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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Chicago running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 1 PM–4 PM with a peak FitScore of 84/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Chicago?

The best months for running in Chicago are April, May, September, October. The most challenging months are typically January, February. Lakefront trail gets breezy — run along the water for natural cooling.

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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