Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 12:14 AM PDT
63°F and overcast at peak. Wind 9 mph from the SSW, dew point 41°F.
May and April are the best running months in Sacramento, scoring 97 and 96 on the FitScore scale with mornings near 54°F and afternoon highs around 82°F. There is no truly bad month here — even December, the weakest, averages a FitScore of 88. That makes Sacramento one of the best year-round running cities in the country — #4 of 200, with an annual FitScore of 94 against a national median of 74.
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 99/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Sacramento are May, April, and June, with average FitScores of 97, 96, and 96 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is December (FitScore 88).
Historically, October in Sacramento averages a FitScore of 96/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 80°F, lows around 54°F, dew points near 44°F, and 2.3 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.