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Durham Running Weather

Saturday, April 11, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 11:03 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Durham Today

5 AM–12 PM

56°F and partly cloudy at peak. Wind 6 mph from the ENE, dew point 50°F.

98
Peak FitScore
Temperature
56°F / feels 54°
Wind
6 mph ENE, gusts 22
Dew Point
50°F — comfortable
Humidity
79%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
46 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 11 AM
90
72° feels 71° 4 mph N
☀️ 12 PM
80
77° feels 78° 4 mph N
☁️ 1 PM
74
80° feels 81° 5 mph NNW
☁️ 2 PM
71
82° feels 83° 5 mph NNW 1% rain
🌤️ 3 PM
73
83° feels 83° 7 mph NNW 1% rain
🌤️ 4 PM
74
83° feels 82° 6 mph NNW 1% rain
☀️ 5 PM
75
83° feels 81° 4 mph NNW 1% rain
☀️ 6 PM
75
82° feels 80° 3 mph NNW 5% rain
☀️ 7 PM
78
80° feels 77° 4 mph N 1% rain
☁️ 8 PM
88
75° feels 71° 5 mph NE 1% rain
☁️ 9 PM
87
75° feels 72° 4 mph WNW 3% rain
☁️ 10 PM
92
72° feels 70° 4 mph ESE 1% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 11
83° / 47°
98
🏃 5 AM–12 PM
☁️
Sun Apr 12
84° / 56°
98
🏃 5 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 13
82° / 60°
92
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 14
85° / 61°
88
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Apr 15
89° / 63°
83
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Thu Apr 16
87° / 65°
83
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Fri Apr 17
87° / 67°
82
🏃 6–9 AM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Durham: 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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Durham running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–12 PM with a peak FitScore of 98/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Durham?

The best months for running in Durham are March, April, October, November. The most challenging months are typically July, August. Dew points routinely exceed 70°F in summer. Run before 8 AM or wait for evening cooldown.

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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