Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:11 AM CDT
62°F and clear at peak. Wind 7 mph from the ESE, dew point 39°F.
Running in Jackson peaks twice a year — November (FitScore 86) and March (83) — with typical morning lows of 48°F and 50°F respectively. July is the toughest month: oppressive dew points averaging 72°F alongside highs of 91°F drag the average FitScore down to 49 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Jackson ranks #117 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 73 (national median: 74). 8 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 All day with a peak FitScore of 100/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Jackson are November, March, and October, with average FitScores of 86, 83, and 83 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 49).
Historically, October in Jackson averages a FitScore of 83/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 79°F, lows around 58°F, dew points near 55°F, and 4 days of measurable rain. That's about even with 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.