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Thursday, June 4, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 5:47 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Chicago Today

5 AM–10 AM

58°F and partly cloudy at peak. Wind 6 mph from the SSW, dew point 48°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
58°F / feels 55°
Wind
6 mph SSW, gusts 13
Dew Point
48°F — comfortable
Humidity
70%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
41 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

5 AM
100
58° feels 55° 6 mph SSW
☁️ 6 AM
100
58° feels 56° 5 mph SSW
☁️ 7 AM
99
63° feels 61° 7 mph S
🌤️ 8 AM
94
70° feels 67° 7 mph S
☁️ 9 AM
86
75° feels 72° 8 mph SSW
☁️ 10 AM
80
80° feels 77° 10 mph SSW
☀️ 11 AM
73
83° feels 80° 11 mph SSW
12 PM
67
84° feels 83° 11 mph SSW
☁️ 1 PM
64
86° feels 85° 11 mph SSW
☁️ 2 PM
62
88° feels 85° 12 mph SSW
☁️ 3 PM
61
88° feels 85° 12 mph SW
☁️ 4 PM
62
88° feels 84° 12 mph SW
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jun 4
88° / 58°
100
🏃 5 AM–10 AM
🌧️
Fri Jun 5
83° / 69°
100
🏃 5 AM–10 AM 💧 64%
🌧️
Sat Jun 6
78° / 65°
75
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 62%
🌫️
Sun Jun 7
72° / 63°
93
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Mon Jun 8
77° / 64°
81
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 29%
🌧️
Tue Jun 9
80° / 66°
78
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 29%
🌧️
Wed Jun 10
76° / 69°
81
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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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 5 AM–10 AM with a peak FitScore of 100/100. 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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