Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:11 AM CDT
63°F and overcast at peak. Wind 7 mph from the S, dew point 38°F.
Running in Springfield peaks twice a year — October (FitScore 87) and April (86) — with typical morning lows of 51°F and 46°F respectively. July is the toughest month: sticky dew points averaging 68°F alongside highs of 88°F drag the average FitScore down to 60 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Springfield ranks #84 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 76 (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 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 Springfield are October, April, and March, with average FitScores of 87, 86, and 85 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 60).
Historically, October in Springfield averages a FitScore of 87/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 69°F, lows around 51°F, dew points near 47°F, and 7.6 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.