Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 12:11 AM PDT
60°F and clear at peak. Wind 6 mph from the NW, dew point 47°F.
Running in Fresno peaks twice a year — May (FitScore 98) and October (98) — with typical morning lows of 58°F and 55°F respectively. There is no truly bad month here — even July, the weakest, averages a FitScore of 90. That makes Fresno one of the best year-round running cities in the country — #3 of 200, with an annual FitScore of 94 against a national median of 74.
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 5 AM–1 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 Fresno are May, October, and April, with average FitScores of 98, 98, and 97 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 90).
Historically, October in Fresno averages a FitScore of 98/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 82°F, lows around 55°F, dew points near 42°F, and 0.8 days of measurable rain. That's above 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.