Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:14 AM CDT
60°F and clear at peak. Wind 7 mph from the SE, dew point 47°F.
November and December are the best running months in Dallas, scoring 85 and 84 on the FitScore scale with mornings near 49°F and afternoon highs around 67°F. July is the toughest month: sticky dew points averaging 69°F alongside highs of 95°F drag the average FitScore down to 48 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Dallas ranks #144 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 71 (national median: 74). 7 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 Dallas are November, December, and March, with average FitScores of 85, 84, and 83 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 48). Triple-digit heat is common — run before 7 AM or skip it entirely.
Historically, October in Dallas averages a FitScore of 81/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 79°F, lows around 61°F, dew points near 54°F, and 6.7 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.