Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:11 AM CDT
64°F and clear at peak. Wind 5 mph from the SE, dew point 25°F.
Running in Fargo peaks twice a year — May (FitScore 89) and September (87) — with typical morning lows of 47°F and 55°F respectively. January is the limiting month, with average lows of 4°F and highs of only 21°F pulling its FitScore down to 34. Across the full year, Fargo ranks #179 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 66 (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 11 AM–10 PM with a peak FitScore of 100/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Fargo are May, September, and June, with average FitScores of 89, 87, and 83 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is January (FitScore 34).
Historically, October in Fargo averages a FitScore of 80/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 56°F, lows around 40°F, dew points near 36°F, and 4.8 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.