Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 12:14 AM PDT
61°F and clear at peak. Wind 5 mph from the NNE, dew point 50°F.
Running in Los Angeles peaks twice a year — January (FitScore 96) and April (96) — with typical morning lows of 46°F and 53°F respectively. There is no truly bad month here — even August, the weakest, averages a FitScore of 78. Across the full year, Los Angeles ranks #28 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 90 (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–9 AM with a peak FitScore of 97/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Los Angeles are January, April, and November, with average FitScores of 96, 96, and 96 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is August (FitScore 78).
Historically, October in Los Angeles averages a FitScore of 91/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 83°F, lows around 59°F, dew points near 49°F, and 1.1 days of measurable rain. That's above 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.