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Madison Running Weather

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:24 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Madison Today

5 AM–9 AM

60°F and overcast at peak. Wind 8 mph from the N, dew point 49°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
60°F / feels 56°
Wind
8 mph N, gusts 11
Dew Point
49°F — comfortable
Humidity
67%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
26 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 8 AM
57
75° feels 72° 17 mph NW
☀️ 9 AM
55
76° feels 73° 18 mph NW
☀️ 10 AM
52
78° feels 75° 18 mph NW
☀️ 11 AM
48
79° feels 77° 18 mph NW
🌤️ 12 PM
47
80° feels 78° 18 mph NW
🌤️ 1 PM
44
81° feels 80° 18 mph NW
🌤️ 2 PM
47
81° feels 80° 17 mph NW 2% rain
🌤️ 3 PM
49
81° feels 78° 17 mph NW 1% rain
4 PM
54
81° feels 76° 18 mph NW 1% rain
☀️ 5 PM
64
80° feels 75° 17 mph NW 1% rain
🌤️ 6 PM
64
80° feels 74° 16 mph NNW
7 PM
69
78° feels 72° 17 mph NNW 3% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

Today Jul 21
81° / 66°
100
🏃 5 AM–9 AM
☁️
Wed Jul 22
69° / 58°
100
🏃 5 AM–9 AM
☁️
Thu Jul 23
75° / 53°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Fri Jul 24
76° / 57°
98
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Sat Jul 25
78° / 58°
96
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Sun Jul 26
91° / 71°
73
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Mon Jul 27
88° / 69°
66
🏃 6–9 AM
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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 5 AM–9 AM with a peak FitScore of 100/100. 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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