Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 3:12 AM EDT
52°F and partly cloudy at peak. Wind 7 mph from the NNE, dew point 46°F.
Running in Norfolk peaks twice a year — April (FitScore 85) and November (85) — with typical morning lows of 51°F and 47°F respectively. July is the toughest month: sticky dew points averaging 71°F alongside highs of 87°F drag the average FitScore down to 50 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Norfolk ranks #142 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 72 (national median: 74). 8 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 90/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Norfolk are April, November, and October, with average FitScores of 85, 85, and 82 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 50).
Historically, October in Norfolk averages a FitScore of 82/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 71°F, lows around 58°F, dew points near 56°F, and 5.2 days of measurable rain. That's below 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.