Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:13 AM CDT
57°F and overcast at peak. Wind 3 mph from the ESE, dew point 46°F.
Running in Minneapolis peaks twice a year — May (FitScore 87) and September (83) — with typical morning lows of 48°F and 57°F respectively. January is the limiting month, with average lows of 8°F and highs of only 24°F pulling its FitScore down to 39. Across the full year, Minneapolis ranks #172 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 Minneapolis are May, September, and October, with average FitScores of 87, 83, and 83 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is January (FitScore 39). Chain of Lakes paths are flat and scenic. Mosquitoes peak at dusk — time accordingly.
Historically, October in Minneapolis averages a FitScore of 83/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 58°F, lows around 42°F, dew points near 39°F, and 7.2 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.