Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 3:11 AM EDT
59°F and overcast at peak. Wind 3 mph from the NE, dew point 41°F.
Running in Springfield peaks twice a year — May (FitScore 88) and October (87) — with typical morning lows of 50°F and 47°F respectively. January is the limiting month, with average lows of 21°F pulling its FitScore down to 56. Across the full year, Springfield ranks #107 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 74 (national median: 74). 8 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 10 AM–9 PM with a peak FitScore of 100/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Springfield are May, October, and April, with average FitScores of 88, 87, and 84 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is January (FitScore 56).
Historically, October in Springfield averages a FitScore of 87/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 64°F, lows around 47°F, dew points near 47°F, and 7.7 days of measurable rain. That's about even with 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.