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Des Moines Running Weather

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:25 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Des Moines Today

5 AM–9 AM

59°F and clear at peak. Wind 5 mph from the NW, dew point 55°F.

90
Peak FitScore
Temperature
59°F / feels 59°
Wind
5 mph NW, gusts 10
Dew Point
55°F — noticeable
Humidity
87%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
25 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 8 AM
67
71° feels 72° 10 mph NW
☀️ 9 AM
63
72° feels 73° 12 mph NW
☀️ 10 AM
60
74° feels 75° 12 mph NNW
☀️ 11 AM
55
74° feels 77° 12 mph NW
12 PM
51
75° feels 78° 13 mph NW
☀️ 1 PM
48
76° feels 79° 14 mph NNW
2 PM
48
77° feels 80° 13 mph NNW
3 PM
51
77° feels 79° 12 mph NNW
☀️ 4 PM
55
76° feels 78° 11 mph NNW
☀️ 5 PM
62
75° feels 75° 10 mph NNW
☀️ 6 PM
66
74° feels 74° 9 mph N
☀️ 7 PM
67
72° feels 74° 7 mph N
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

Today Jul 21
77° / 66°
90
🏃 5 AM–9 AM 💧 50%
☁️
Wed Jul 22
72° / 59°
90
🏃 5 AM–9 AM
🌧️
Thu Jul 23
75° / 56°
91
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Fri Jul 24
73° / 59°
87
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 39%
🌧️
Sat Jul 25
97° / 64°
76
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Sun Jul 26
102° / 71°
52
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Mon Jul 27
94° / 73°
68
🏃 6–9 AM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Des Moines: 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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Des Moines running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Des Moines today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–9 AM with a peak FitScore of 90/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Des Moines?

The best months for running in Des Moines 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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