Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 3:14 AM EDT
59°F and clear at peak. Wind 7 mph from the NE, dew point 44°F.
Running in Paterson peaks twice a year — October (FitScore 87) and May (86) — with typical morning lows of 50°F and 52°F respectively. January is the limiting month, with average lows of 25°F pulling its FitScore down to 58. Across the full year, Paterson ranks #104 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 Paterson are October, May, and April, with average FitScores of 87, 86, and 85 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is January (FitScore 58).
Historically, October in Paterson 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 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.