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Thornton Running Weather

Saturday, April 11, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:06 AM MDT

Best Time to Run in Thornton Today

All day

64°F and overcast at peak. Wind 4 mph from the S, dew point 31°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
64°F / feels 58°
Wind
4 mph S, gusts 9
Dew Point
31°F — comfortable
Humidity
29%
UV Index
4 — Moderate
Air Quality
37 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 9 AM
91
53° feels 49° 3 mph SSE
☁️ 10 AM
100
64° feels 58° 4 mph S 1% rain
☁️ 11 AM
100
71° feels 65° 6 mph S
☁️ 12 PM
89
75° feels 67° 13 mph SW 1% rain
☁️ 1 PM
85
77° feels 70° 12 mph SW 2% rain
☁️ 2 PM
84
77° feels 68° 15 mph S 7% rain
☁️ 3 PM
85
73° feels 59° 22 mph S 5% rain
🌤️ 4 PM
86
70° feels 60° 15 mph W 11% rain
5 PM
87
71° feels 59° 16 mph WSW 8% rain
☁️ 6 PM
93
68° feels 59° 12 mph W 5% rain
☁️ 7 PM
96
66° feels 59° 5 mph SW 7% rain
☁️ 8 PM
95
60° feels 53° 5 mph SSE 2% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 11
77° / 42°
100
🏃 All day
☁️
Sun Apr 12
77° / 44°
100
🏃 All day
☁️
Mon Apr 13
70° / 48°
96
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌦️
Tue Apr 14
63° / 49°
87
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 40%
☁️
Wed Apr 15
68° / 48°
85
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 30%
☁️
Thu Apr 16
72° / 52°
94
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Fri Apr 17
61° / 44°
82
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 35%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Thornton: Best window: 9–11 AM (FitScore 95) 6am: 48°F, feels 45° — NW 8mph 9am: 58°F, feels 56° — W 12mph 12pm: 66°F, feels 65° — SW 8mph ☔ Rain likely after 3pm.
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Thornton running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Thornton today?

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.

What months are best for running in Thornton?

The best months for running in Thornton are May, June, September, October. The most challenging months are typically December, January. Altitude means stronger UV and thinner air. Wear sunscreen and ease into intensity. Afternoon thunderstorms are common.

What is the FitScore?

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.

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