Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:13 AM CDT
60°F and clear at peak. Wind 6 mph from the WSW, dew point 42°F.
Running in Milwaukee peaks twice a year — May (FitScore 84) and October (82) — with typical morning lows of 48°F and 47°F respectively. January is the limiting month, with average lows of 18°F pulling its FitScore down to 43. Across the full year, Milwaukee ranks #171 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 68 (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 Milwaukee are May, October, and June, with average FitScores of 84, 82, and 81 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is January (FitScore 43).
Historically, October in Milwaukee averages a FitScore of 82/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 60°F, lows around 47°F, dew points near 43°F, and 7.9 days of measurable rain. That's below 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.