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Thornton Running Weather

Thursday, June 4, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 4:50 AM MDT

Best Time to Run in Thornton Today

5 AM–10 AM

65°F and clear at peak. Wind 2 mph from the SW, dew point 40°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
65°F / feels 61°
Wind
2 mph SW, gusts 3
Dew Point
40°F — comfortable
Humidity
41%
UV Index
2 — Low
Air Quality
54 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

🌙 5 AM
87
51° feels 46° 6 mph WSW
🌅 6 AM
86
51° feels 46° 6 mph WSW
☀️ 7 AM
97
56° feels 53° 2 mph WSW
☀️ 8 AM
100
65° feels 61° 2 mph SW
☀️ 9 AM
95
72° feels 68° 3 mph S
☀️ 10 AM
81
80° feels 77° 2 mph SSE
☀️ 11 AM
69
85° feels 84° 1 mph NNE
☀️ 12 PM
68
88° feels 84° 7 mph N
☀️ 1 PM
65
89° feels 85° 9 mph NE
☀️ 2 PM
61
91° feels 85° 12 mph NNE
☁️ 3 PM
63
91° feels 85° 12 mph NW 3% rain
☁️ 4 PM
72
87° feels 75° 17 mph N 5% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jun 4
91° / 51°
100
🏃 5 AM–10 AM
Fri Jun 5
90° / 58°
100
🏃 5 AM–10 AM
☁️
Sat Jun 6
94° / 67°
62
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Sun Jun 7
94° / 68°
72
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Mon Jun 8
93° / 68°
61
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 26%
🌧️
Tue Jun 9
95° / 70°
54
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Wed Jun 10
98° / 71°
65
🏃 6–9 AM
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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 5 AM–10 AM 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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