Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 12:11 AM PDT
63°F and clear at peak. Wind 4 mph from the NNE, dew point 58°F.
Running in Long Beach peaks twice a year — January (FitScore 94) and April (94) — with typical morning lows of 47°F and 54°F respectively. There is no truly bad month here — even August, the weakest, averages a FitScore of 75. Across the full year, Long Beach ranks #45 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 87 (national median: 74). Conditions stay runnable nearly year-round, with 12 months scoring 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 5 AM–8 AM with a peak FitScore of 81/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Long Beach are January, April, and November, with average FitScores of 94, 94, and 94 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is August (FitScore 75).
Historically, October in Long Beach averages a FitScore of 85/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 77°F, lows around 59°F, dew points near 55°F, and 0.9 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.