Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:15 AM CDT
61°F and overcast at peak. Wind 5 mph from the SSE, dew point 44°F.
Running in Kansas City peaks twice a year — October (FitScore 87) and April (86) — with typical morning lows of 50°F and 45°F respectively. July is the toughest month: sticky dew points averaging 68°F alongside highs of 88°F drag the average FitScore down to 59 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Kansas City ranks #119 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 73 (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 100/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Kansas City are October, April, and March, with average FitScores of 87, 86, and 82 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 59). Wind is constant — use it as a tailwind on your return leg. Storms roll in fast.
Historically, October in Kansas City averages a FitScore of 87/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 68°F, lows around 50°F, dew points near 45°F, and 6.2 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.