Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 3:15 AM EDT
60°F and clear at peak. Wind 3 mph from the WSW, dew point 41°F.
Running in Cleveland peaks twice a year — May (FitScore 81) and October (81) — with typical morning lows of 53°F and 51°F respectively. January is the limiting month, with average lows of 24°F pulling its FitScore down to 47. Across the full year, Cleveland ranks #177 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 67 (national median: 74). 6 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 100/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Cleveland are May, October, and April, with average FitScores of 81, 81, and 76 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is January (FitScore 47).
Historically, October in Cleveland averages a FitScore of 81/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 63°F, lows around 51°F, dew points near 48°F, and 10.3 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.