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Columbus Running Weather

Saturday, April 11, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 11:05 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Columbus Today

All day

61°F and mostly sunny at peak. Wind 4 mph from the NE, dew point 38°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
61°F / feels 59°
Wind
4 mph NE, gusts 5
Dew Point
38°F — comfortable
Humidity
42%
UV Index
6 — High
Air Quality
46 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 11 AM
85
51° feels 45° 9 mph NE
🌤️ 12 PM
92
54° feels 50° 8 mph NE
🌤️ 1 PM
95
55° feels 53° 8 mph NNE
☀️ 2 PM
98
57° feels 55° 7 mph NE
☀️ 3 PM
99
59° feels 58° 5 mph NE
🌤️ 4 PM
100
61° feels 59° 4 mph NE
☁️ 5 PM
100
62° feels 58° 4 mph NE
☁️ 6 PM
100
62° feels 57° 4 mph NE
☁️ 7 PM
100
61° feels 56° 5 mph ENE
☁️ 8 PM
97
58° feels 53° 4 mph NE 1% rain
☁️ 9 PM
91
54° feels 49° 4 mph NE 1% rain
☁️ 10 PM
87
52° feels 46° 7 mph NE 1% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 11
62° / 44°
100
🏃 All day
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Sun Apr 12
80° / 45°
100
🏃 All day
🌧️
Mon Apr 13
71° / 62°
83
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 45%
🌧️
Tue Apr 14
82° / 61°
79
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 30%
🌧️
Wed Apr 15
76° / 65°
79
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 33%
🌧️
Thu Apr 16
74° / 64°
82
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 31%
☁️
Fri Apr 17
77° / 57°
86
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 31%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Columbus: 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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Columbus running weather FAQ

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

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.

What months are best for running in Columbus?

The best months for running in Columbus are April, May, September, October. The most challenging months are typically January, February. Summer humidity rivals the Southeast. Watch for fast-moving thunderstorms in the afternoon.

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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