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Lincoln Running Weather

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

Best Time to Run in Lincoln Today

5 AM–9 AM

72°F and partly cloudy at peak. Wind 7 mph from the N, dew point 51°F.

90
Peak FitScore
Temperature
72°F / feels 70°
Wind
7 mph N, gusts 13
Dew Point
51°F — comfortable
Humidity
48%
UV Index
2 — Low
Air Quality
45 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 8 AM
58
78° feels 78° 9 mph NNW 1% rain
☀️ 9 AM
54
79° feels 79° 12 mph N 1% rain
☀️ 10 AM
51
81° feels 80° 13 mph N 1% rain
☀️ 11 AM
46
83° feels 83° 12 mph NNW 1% rain
☀️ 12 PM
39
85° feels 85° 14 mph NNW
☀️ 1 PM
35
86° feels 86° 15 mph NNW
☀️ 2 PM
33
87° feels 88° 15 mph N
☀️ 3 PM
35
87° feels 88° 14 mph N
🌤️ 4 PM
40
87° feels 87° 14 mph N
🌤️ 5 PM
43
87° feels 85° 13 mph N
☀️ 6 PM
49
86° feels 84° 12 mph N
☀️ 7 PM
53
84° feels 82° 11 mph N
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 21
88° / 73°
90
🏃 5 AM–9 AM
🌦️
Wed Jul 22
74° / 63°
90
🏃 5 AM–9 AM 💧 54%
🌧️
Thu Jul 23
73° / 60°
80
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 76%
🌧️
Fri Jul 24
88° / 60°
71
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 70%
☁️
Sat Jul 25
108° / 68°
60
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Sun Jul 26
116° / 78°
22
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Mon Jul 27
109° / 77°
44
🏃 6–9 AM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Lincoln: 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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Lincoln running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–9 AM with a peak FitScore of 90/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Lincoln?

The best months for running in Lincoln are April, May, September, October. The most challenging months are typically January, February. Summer humidity rivals the Southeast. Watch for fast-moving thunderstorms in the afternoon.

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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