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Rochester Running Weather

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:26 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Rochester Today

5 AM–10 AM

61°F and overcast at peak. Wind 9 mph from the W, dew point 57°F.

86
Peak FitScore
Temperature
61°F / feels 59°
Wind
9 mph W, gusts 20
Dew Point
57°F — noticeable
Humidity
86%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
43 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 9 AM
66
72° feels 74° 7 mph SSW 5% rain
☁️ 10 AM
60
73° feels 77° 5 mph S 9% rain
🌤️ 11 AM
47
79° feels 81° 9 mph SSE 20% rain
12 PM
34
82° feels 83° 14 mph S 26% rain
☁️ 1 PM
40
80° feels 77° 15 mph SW 32% rain
☁️ 2 PM
24
87° feels 85° 18 mph SW 30% rain
☁️ 3 PM
28
89° feels 86° 18 mph WSW 31% rain
☁️ 4 PM
39
83° feels 84° 10 mph W 24% rain
☁️ 5 PM
35
85° feels 83° 12 mph W 30% rain
☁️ 6 PM
45
84° feels 82° 10 mph WSW 24% rain
☁️ 7 PM
50
82° feels 81° 9 mph SW 26% rain
☁️ 8 PM
43
78° feels 81° 4 mph W 42% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 21
89° / 64°
86
🏃 5 AM–10 AM 💧 42%
☁️
Wed Jul 22
70° / 59°
86
🏃 5 AM–10 AM
☁️
Thu Jul 23
76° / 51°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Fri Jul 24
82° / 57°
94
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Sat Jul 25
85° / 61°
87
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Sun Jul 26
85° / 67°
71
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 44%
☁️
Mon Jul 27
89° / 65°
69
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 50%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Rochester: 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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Rochester running weather FAQ

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

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–10 AM with a peak FitScore of 86/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Rochester?

The best months for running in Rochester are April, May, September, October. The most challenging months are typically January, February. Humidity builds in July–August. Early morning runs beat the heat and afternoon thunderstorms.

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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