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Saturday, April 11, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 11:43 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in New Orleans Today

7 PM–10 PM

72°F and clear at peak. Wind 6 mph from the SE, dew point 52°F.

86
Peak FitScore
Temperature
72°F / feels 70°
Wind
6 mph SE, gusts 14
Dew Point
52°F — comfortable
Humidity
50%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
67 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 11 AM
59
76° feels 78° 9 mph E
🌤️ 12 PM
53
79° feels 81° 9 mph E
🌤️ 1 PM
52
81° feels 84° 10 mph ESE
🌤️ 2 PM
53
82° feels 84° 10 mph ESE
☀️ 3 PM
59
83° feels 83° 9 mph ESE
☀️ 4 PM
62
82° feels 81° 10 mph ESE
☀️ 5 PM
71
81° feels 79° 9 mph ESE
☀️ 6 PM
76
80° feels 77° 9 mph ESE
☀️ 7 PM
82
77° feels 74° 7 mph SE
🌙 8 PM
86
72° feels 70° 6 mph SE
🌙 9 PM
86
69° feels 68° 4 mph SE
🌙 10 PM
82
66° feels 67° 5 mph SE
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌤️
Today Apr 11
83° / 61°
86
🏃 6 PM–10 PM
🌫️
Sun Apr 12
83° / 59°
86
🏃 6 PM–10 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 13
83° / 64°
87
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☀️
Tue Apr 14
84° / 67°
84
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Apr 15
83° / 68°
83
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 16
89° / 68°
79
🏃 6–9 AM
☀️
Fri Apr 17
87° / 69°
80
🏃 6–9 AM
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🌤 Tomorrow in New Orleans: Best window: 9–11 AM (FitScore 95) 6am: 48°F, feels 45° — NW 8mph 9am: 58°F, feels 56° — W 12mph 12pm: 66°F, feels 65° — SW 8mph ☔ Rain likely after 3pm.
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New Orleans running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in New Orleans today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 7 PM–10 PM with a peak FitScore of 86/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in New Orleans?

The best months for running in New Orleans are March, April, October, November. The most challenging months are typically July, August. Dew points routinely exceed 70°F in summer. Run before 8 AM or wait for evening cooldown.

What is the FitScore?

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.

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