Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 12:11 AM PDT
62°F and clear at peak. Wind 1 mph from the NNW, dew point 26°F.
Running in Palmdale peaks twice a year — October (FitScore 98) and April (97) — with typical morning lows of 57°F and 50°F respectively. There is no truly bad month here — even January, the weakest, averages a FitScore of 87. That makes Palmdale one of the best year-round running cities in the country — #9 of 200, with an annual FitScore of 93 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 99/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Palmdale are October, April, and May, with average FitScores of 98, 97, and 97 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is January (FitScore 87).
Historically, October in Palmdale averages a FitScore of 98/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 78°F, lows around 57°F, dew points near 35°F, and 1 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.