Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 12:13 AM PDT
59°F and overcast at peak. Wind 1 mph from the SE, dew point 45°F.
Running in Salem peaks twice a year — July (FitScore 95) and May (93) — with typical morning lows of 57°F and 47°F respectively. December averages 15.1 days of measurable rain — the wettest stretch of the year — holding its FitScore to 69. Across the full year, Salem ranks #57 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 85 (national median: 74). Conditions stay runnable nearly year-round, with 11 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 All day with a peak FitScore of 100/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Salem are July, May, and June, with average FitScores of 95, 93, and 93 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is December (FitScore 69).
Historically, October in Salem averages a FitScore of 90/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 64°F, lows around 46°F, dew points near 46°F, and 8.8 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.