Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 1:16 AM MDT
63°F and clear at peak. Wind 5 mph from the SSE, dew point 39°F.
Running in Salt Lake City peaks twice a year — June (FitScore 96) and September (96) — with typical morning lows of 58°F and 56°F respectively. January is the limiting month, with average lows of 22°F pulling its FitScore down to 57. Across the full year, Salt Lake City ranks #67 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 82 (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 99/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Salt Lake City are June, September, and August, with average FitScores of 96, 96, and 95 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is January (FitScore 57).
Historically, October in Salt Lake City averages a FitScore of 90/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 64°F, lows around 42°F, dew points near 32°F, and 4.6 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.