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Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:26 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in New Orleans Today

5 AM

78°F and overcast at peak. Wind 10 mph from the NW, dew point 73°F.

48
Peak FitScore
Temperature
78°F / feels 83°
Wind
10 mph NW, gusts 24
Dew Point
73°F — miserable
Humidity
87%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
68 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

🌤️ 8 AM
42
83° feels 94° 7 mph N
☀️ 9 AM
42
83° feels 93° 7 mph N 4% rain
☀️ 10 AM
25
85° feels 95° 5 mph N 4% rain
☀️ 11 AM
25
87° feels 98° 7 mph NNW 3% rain
☀️ 12 PM
24
90° feels 101° 8 mph NNW 3% rain
☀️ 1 PM
21
94° feels 104° 10 mph NNW 8% rain
🌤️ 2 PM
10
96° feels 105° 12 mph NNW 10% rain
🌤️ 3 PM
21
96° feels 103° 11 mph NNW 11% rain
🌤️ 4 PM
21
96° feels 104° 10 mph NNW 12% rain
☁️ 5 PM
18
95° feels 101° 11 mph NNW 21% rain
🌤️ 6 PM
20
95° feels 102° 9 mph N 20% rain
☁️ 7 PM
20
94° feels 99° 10 mph NNE 17% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 21
96° / 82°
48
🏃
☁️
Wed Jul 22
91° / 77°
48
🏃 💧 42%
🌧️
Thu Jul 23
93° / 81°
47
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 43%
🌧️
Fri Jul 24
99° / 79°
48
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 27%
☁️
Sat Jul 25
97° / 79°
47
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 45%
☁️
Sun Jul 26
97° / 79°
52
🏃 6–9 AM
⛅
Mon Jul 27
98° / 79°
53
🏃 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 5 AM with a peak FitScore of 48/100. 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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