Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 12:11 AM PDT
67°F and clear at peak. Wind 7 mph from the NNW, dew point 49°F.
May and April are the best running months in Modesto, scoring 98 and 97 on the FitScore scale with mornings near 55°F and afternoon highs around 83°F. There is no truly bad month here — even December, the weakest, averages a FitScore of 89. That makes Modesto one of the best year-round running cities in the country — #1 of 200, with an annual FitScore of 95 against a national median of 74.
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 Modesto are May, April, and June, with average FitScores of 98, 97, and 97 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is December (FitScore 89).
Historically, October in Modesto averages a FitScore of 97/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 81°F, lows around 55°F, dew points near 44°F, and 1.7 days of measurable rain. That's above 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.