Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:14 AM CDT
67°F and partly cloudy at peak. Wind 7 mph from the SE, dew point 44°F.
Running in Lincoln peaks twice a year — October (FitScore 87) and April (85) — with typical morning lows of 47°F and 42°F respectively. January is the limiting month, with average lows of 19°F pulling its FitScore down to 54. Across the full year, Lincoln ranks #138 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 72 (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 Lincoln are October, April, and May, with average FitScores of 87, 85, and 83 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is January (FitScore 54).
Historically, October in Lincoln averages a FitScore of 87/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 65°F, lows around 47°F, dew points near 41°F, and 4 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.