Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 3:13 AM EDT
58°F and clear at peak. Wind 9 mph from the NNE, dew point 40°F.
Running in Richmond peaks twice a year — April (FitScore 88) and November (87) — with typical morning lows of 49°F and 42°F respectively. July is the toughest month: sticky dew points averaging 69°F alongside highs of 90°F drag the average FitScore down to 55 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Richmond ranks #83 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 76 (national median: 74). 9 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 95/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Richmond are April, November, and October, with average FitScores of 88, 87, and 86 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 55).
Historically, October in Richmond averages a FitScore of 86/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 71°F, lows around 53°F, dew points near 52°F, and 5.7 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.