Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:13 AM CDT
58°F and clear at peak. Wind 5 mph from the SE, dew point 45°F.
October and November are the best running months in Memphis, scoring 86 and 86 on the FitScore scale with mornings near 56°F and afternoon highs around 75°F. July is the toughest month: oppressive dew points averaging 72°F alongside highs of 90°F drag the average FitScore down to 50 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Memphis ranks #120 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 73 (national median: 74). 9 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 Memphis are October, November, and March, with average FitScores of 86, 86, and 84 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 50).
Historically, October in Memphis averages a FitScore of 86/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 75°F, lows around 56°F, dew points near 52°F, and 5.9 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.