Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 12:11 AM PDT
60°F and clear at peak. Wind 1 mph from the NE, dew point 27°F.
Running in Lancaster peaks twice a year — October (FitScore 97) and April (94) — with typical morning lows of 55°F and 50°F respectively. There is no truly bad month here — even January, the weakest, averages a FitScore of 88. That makes Lancaster one of the best year-round running cities in the country — #15 of 200, with an annual FitScore of 92 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 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 Lancaster are October, April, and May, with average FitScores of 97, 94, and 94 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is January (FitScore 88).
Historically, October in Lancaster averages a FitScore of 97/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 79°F, lows around 55°F, dew points near 34°F, and 0.4 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.