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Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:25 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Richmond Today

9 AM

76°F and overcast at peak. Wind 8 mph from the S, dew point 74°F.

48
Peak FitScore
Temperature
76°F / feels 82°
Wind
8 mph S, gusts 22
Dew Point
74°F — miserable
Humidity
93%
UV Index
2 — Low
Air Quality
55 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 9 AM
48
76° feels 82° 8 mph S 16% rain
🌤️ 10 AM
43
80° feels 87° 10 mph SSW 8% rain
☁️ 11 AM
41
83° feels 91° 10 mph SW 7% rain
☁️ 12 PM
40
83° feels 90° 7 mph SSW 13% rain
🌧️ 1 PM
16
87° feels 97° 11 mph SW 23% rain
☁️ 2 PM
20
90° feels 99° 12 mph SSW 12% rain
☁️ 3 PM
39
81° feels 86° 10 mph S 15% rain
🌧️ 4 PM
20
82° feels 85° 19 mph SSW 28% rain
☁️ 5 PM
29
82° feels 86° 15 mph SSW 26% rain
☁️ 6 PM
39
78° feels 80° 13 mph SSW 33% rain
🌧️ 7 PM
35
77° feels 84° 5 mph SW 37% rain
🌧️ 8 PM
38
76° feels 82° 8 mph S 39% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌧️
Today Jul 21
90° / 73°
48
🏃 💧 39%
🌧️
Wed Jul 22
85° / 73°
48
🏃 💧 79%
🌧️
Thu Jul 23
79° / 64°
75
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 79%
☁️
Fri Jul 24
76° / 67°
81
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Sat Jul 25
86° / 66°
71
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 39%
🌧️
Sun Jul 26
89° / 68°
70
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Mon Jul 27
91° / 70°
67
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 27%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Richmond: 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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Richmond running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Richmond today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 9 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 Richmond?

The best months for running in Richmond 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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