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Lexington Running Weather

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:26 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Lexington Today

5 AM

70°F and mostly sunny at peak. Wind 3 mph from the SSW, dew point 69°F.

63
Peak FitScore
Temperature
70°F / feels 76°
Wind
3 mph SSW, gusts 6
Dew Point
69°F — oppressive
Humidity
96%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
48 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 8 AM
43
80° feels 88° 10 mph SW 1% rain
☁️ 9 AM
39
84° feels 89° 12 mph SW 4% rain
☁️ 10 AM
35
87° feels 90° 14 mph WSW 8% rain
☁️ 11 AM
32
90° feels 95° 14 mph SW 10% rain
⛅ 12 PM
27
90° feels 92° 15 mph SW 18% rain
⛅ 1 PM
20
91° feels 92° 17 mph SW 28% rain
☁️ 2 PM
12
94° feels 98° 16 mph SW 33% rain
⛅ 3 PM
17
91° feels 92° 18 mph SW 44% rain
☁️ 4 PM
19
91° feels 93° 16 mph SW 52% rain
⛈️ 5 PM
0
81° feels 85° 20 mph W 57% rain
☁️ 6 PM
39
76° feels 81° 11 mph WSW 38% rain
🌧️ 7 PM
31
77° feels 84° 8 mph NW 26% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

⛈️
Today Jul 21
94° / 74°
63
🏃 💧 57%
☁️
Wed Jul 22
84° / 67°
63
🏃
☁️
Thu Jul 23
78° / 55°
98
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Fri Jul 24
72° / 59°
99
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Sat Jul 25
82° / 58°
90
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
⛈️
Sun Jul 26
86° / 67°
77
🏃 6–9 AM
⛈️
Mon Jul 27
88° / 71°
68
🏃 6–9 AM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Lexington: Best window: 9–11 AM (FitScore 95) 6am: 48°F, feels 45° — NW 8mph 9am: 58°F, feels 56° — W 12mph 12pm: 66°F, feels 65° — SW 8mph ☔ Rain likely after 3pm.
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Lexington running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Lexington today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM with a peak FitScore of 63/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Lexington?

The best months for running in Lexington are March, April, October, November. The most challenging months are typically July, August. Dew points routinely exceed 70°F in summer. Run before 8 AM or wait for evening cooldown.

What is the FitScore?

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.

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