Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 3:13 AM EDT
70°F and clear at peak. Wind 6 mph from the ENE, dew point 33°F.
Running in Columbus peaks twice a year — November (FitScore 88) and March (85) — with typical morning lows of 49°F and 50°F respectively. July is the toughest month: sticky dew points averaging 71°F alongside highs of 91°F drag the average FitScore down to 48 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Columbus ranks #98 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 74 (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 100/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Columbus are November, March, and April, with average FitScores of 88, 85, and 85 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 48).
Historically, October in Columbus averages a FitScore of 82/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 78°F, lows around 59°F, dew points near 56°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.