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Madison Running Weather

Saturday, April 11, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 10:04 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Madison Today

2 PM–5 PM

51°F and overcast at peak. Wind 10 mph from the SE, dew point 40°F.

85
Peak FitScore
Temperature
51°F / feels 46°
Wind
10 mph SE, gusts 15
Dew Point
40°F — comfortable
Humidity
66%
UV Index
4 — Moderate
Air Quality
49 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

🌤️ 10 AM
76
43° feels 39° 5 mph SE 1% rain
🌤️ 11 AM
84
49° feels 45° 6 mph SE 2% rain
☁️ 12 PM
85
51° feels 46° 10 mph SE 5% rain
☁️ 1 PM
76
52° feels 45° 12 mph SSE 11% rain
☁️ 2 PM
82
54° feels 47° 11 mph SSE 8% rain
☁️ 3 PM
82
53° feels 46° 11 mph SSE 5% rain
☁️ 4 PM
84
53° feels 47° 10 mph SSE 7% rain
☁️ 5 PM
82
51° feels 46° 9 mph SE 11% rain
☁️ 6 PM
78
52° feels 45° 10 mph SE 11% rain
☁️ 7 PM
71
49° feels 42° 10 mph SE 17% rain
☁️ 8 PM
67
46° feels 39° 10 mph SE 16% rain
☁️ 9 PM
64
45° feels 38° 9 mph SE 23% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌧️
Today Apr 11
54° / 31°
85
🏃 10 AM–6 PM 💧 39%
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Sun Apr 12
71° / 45°
85
🏃 10 AM–6 PM 💧 68%
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Mon Apr 13
71° / 59°
80
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 68%
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Tue Apr 14
76° / 63°
73
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 74%
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Wed Apr 15
62° / 53°
85
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 74%
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Thu Apr 16
68° / 53°
87
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 43%
🌧️
Fri Apr 17
77° / 54°
76
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 51%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Madison: 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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Madison running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 2 PM–5 PM with a peak FitScore of 85/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Madison?

The best months for running in Madison 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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