Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:12 AM CDT
58°F and clear at peak. Wind 2 mph from the WSW, dew point 43°F.
Running in Madison peaks twice a year — May (FitScore 85) and October (83) — with typical morning lows of 50°F and 45°F respectively. January is the limiting month, with average lows of 14°F and highs of only 28°F pulling its FitScore down to 41. Across the full year, Madison ranks #166 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 69 (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 Madison are May, October, and September, with average FitScores of 85, 83, and 82 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is January (FitScore 41).
Historically, October in Madison averages a FitScore of 83/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 59°F, lows around 45°F, dew points near 42°F, and 7.4 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.