Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 3:15 AM EDT
61°F and clear at peak. Wind 8 mph from the NE, dew point 42°F.
Running in Jersey City peaks twice a year — October (FitScore 86) and May (85) — with typical morning lows of 51°F and 53°F respectively. January is the limiting month, with average lows of 26°F pulling its FitScore down to 58. Across the full year, Jersey City ranks #136 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 72 (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 All day with a peak FitScore of 97/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Jersey City are October, May, and April, with average FitScores of 86, 85, and 83 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is January (FitScore 58).
Historically, October in Jersey City averages a FitScore of 86/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 66°F, lows around 51°F, dew points near 49°F, and 6.9 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.