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Fort Collins Running Weather

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 7:26 AM MDT

Best Time to Run in Fort Collins Today

7 AM–10 AM

72°F and overcast at peak. Wind 4 mph from the WNW, dew point 51°F.

89
Peak FitScore
Temperature
72°F / feels 70°
Wind
4 mph WNW, gusts 6
Dew Point
51°F — comfortable
Humidity
49%
UV Index
1 — Low
Air Quality
30 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 7 AM
86
71° feels 70° 4 mph NW 9% rain
☁️ 8 AM
89
72° feels 70° 4 mph WNW 7% rain
☁️ 9 AM
85
73° feels 73° 3 mph NNE 6% rain
☁️ 10 AM
80
75° feels 75° 3 mph ESE 4% rain
☁️ 11 AM
77
77° feels 76° 6 mph SE 2% rain
12 PM
61
83° feels 85° 6 mph SE 2% rain
☀️ 1 PM
53
87° feels 88° 10 mph SE 2% rain
☀️ 2 PM
50
90° feels 90° 11 mph SSE 2% rain
☀️ 3 PM
48
92° feels 91° 13 mph SSE 3% rain
☀️ 4 PM
53
95° feels 90° 15 mph SSE 3% rain
☀️ 5 PM
57
95° feels 90° 14 mph SSE 5% rain
☀️ 6 PM
55
95° feels 88° 14 mph SE 6% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌧️
Today Jul 21
95° / 69°
89
🏃 7 AM–11 AM 💧 27%
🌧️
Wed Jul 22
92° / 68°
89
🏃 7 AM–11 AM 💧 74%
🌧️
Thu Jul 23
89° / 68°
65
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 88%
🌧️
Fri Jul 24
102° / 73°
41
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 49%
☁️
Sat Jul 25
103° / 78°
48
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Sun Jul 26
108° / 78°
32
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 32%
☁️
Mon Jul 27
101° / 79°
33
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 41%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Fort Collins: 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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Fort Collins running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Fort Collins today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 7 AM–10 AM with a peak FitScore of 89/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Fort Collins?

The best months for running in Fort Collins are May, June, September, October. The most challenging months are typically December, January. Altitude means stronger UV and thinner air. Wear sunscreen and ease into intensity. Afternoon thunderstorms are common.

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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