Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 12:11 AM PDT
62°F and clear at peak. Wind 2 mph from the ENE, dew point 40°F.
Running in Riverside peaks twice a year — November (FitScore 97) and April (96) — with typical morning lows of 49°F and 52°F respectively. There is no truly bad month here — even August, the weakest, averages a FitScore of 80. Across the full year, Riverside ranks #23 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 91 (national median: 74). Conditions stay runnable nearly year-round, with 12 months scoring 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 5 AM–10 AM with a peak FitScore of 100/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Riverside are November, April, and January, with average FitScores of 97, 96, and 95 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is August (FitScore 80).
Historically, October in Riverside averages a FitScore of 93/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 85°F, lows around 58°F, dew points near 44°F, and 1.7 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.