Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 3:13 AM EDT
60°F and clear at peak. Wind 8 mph from the NNE, dew point 43°F.
Running in Newark peaks twice a year — October (FitScore 87) and May (86) — with typical morning lows of 50°F and 53°F respectively. January is the limiting month, with average lows of 26°F pulling its FitScore down to 59. Across the full year, Newark ranks #103 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 74 (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 97/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Newark are October, May, and April, with average FitScores of 87, 86, and 84 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is January (FitScore 59).
Historically, October in Newark averages a FitScore of 87/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 66°F, lows around 50°F, dew points near 48°F, and 7.3 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.