Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:15 AM CDT
63°F and clear at peak. Wind 6 mph from the WSW, dew point 39°F.
Running in Lexington 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 67°F alongside highs of 86°F drag the average FitScore down to 62 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Lexington ranks #92 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 75 (national median: 74). 9 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 Lexington are October, April, and November, with average FitScores of 87, 86, and 82 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 62).
Historically, October in Lexington averages a FitScore of 87/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 68°F, lows around 50°F, dew points near 48°F, and 6.8 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.