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

Best Time to Run in Chicago Today

5 AM–9 AM

62°F and overcast at peak. Wind 12 mph from the NNW, dew point 51°F.

93
Peak FitScore
Temperature
62°F / feels 57°
Wind
12 mph NNW, gusts 20
Dew Point
51°F — comfortable
Humidity
67%
UV Index
1 — Low
Air Quality
37 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 8 AM
57
75° feels 78° 9 mph W 1% rain
☀️ 9 AM
53
78° feels 82° 8 mph W
☀️ 10 AM
48
80° feels 84° 10 mph WNW
☀️ 11 AM
42
83° feels 84° 13 mph WNW
☀️ 12 PM
34
87° feels 87° 15 mph WNW
🌤️ 1 PM
33
89° feels 89° 14 mph WNW
🌤️ 2 PM
34
89° feels 88° 14 mph NW
☀️ 3 PM
39
85° feels 89° 11 mph N
☀️ 4 PM
46
82° feels 85° 10 mph NNE
5 PM
52
80° feels 82° 10 mph NNE 1% rain
6 PM
56
79° feels 81° 9 mph NNE 4% rain
☀️ 7 PM
55
73° feels 72° 16 mph NNE 10% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 21
89° / 65°
93
🏃 5 AM–9 AM 💧 28%
☁️
Wed Jul 22
69° / 60°
93
🏃 5 AM–9 AM
☁️
Thu Jul 23
76° / 60°
96
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Fri Jul 24
79° / 65°
90
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Sat Jul 25
81° / 64°
89
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
⛈️
Sun Jul 26
95° / 72°
66
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Mon Jul 27
93° / 72°
57
🏃 6–9 AM
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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–9 AM with a peak FitScore of 93/100. 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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