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Thornton Running Weather

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 7:25 AM MDT

Best Time to Run in Thornton Today

5 AM–9 AM

67°F and clear at peak. Wind 4 mph from the WSW, dew point 52°F.

93
Peak FitScore
Temperature
67°F / feels 66°
Wind
4 mph WSW, gusts 6
Dew Point
52°F — comfortable
Humidity
59%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
33 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☀️ 7 AM
82
69° feels 66° 11 mph NNE
☀️ 8 AM
90
71° feels 69° 8 mph NNE
☀️ 9 AM
83
74° feels 72° 6 mph N
☀️ 10 AM
75
77° feels 77° 4 mph NNE
☀️ 11 AM
63
81° feels 84° 3 mph ENE
☀️ 12 PM
56
85° feels 88° 4 mph E
☀️ 1 PM
55
89° feels 92° 6 mph ESE
☀️ 2 PM
57
92° feels 94° 7 mph SE 1% rain
☀️ 3 PM
59
94° feels 95° 9 mph SE 1% rain
☀️ 4 PM
57
95° feels 92° 12 mph ESE 4% rain
☀️ 5 PM
55
95° feels 90° 13 mph SE 10% rain
☀️ 6 PM
54
95° feels 88° 14 mph SSE 10% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 21
95° / 68°
93
🏃 5 AM–10 AM
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Wed Jul 22
95° / 67°
93
🏃 5 AM–10 AM 💧 49%
🌧️
Thu Jul 23
92° / 69°
62
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 88%
☁️
Fri Jul 24
102° / 75°
45
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 58%
🌧️
Sat Jul 25
103° / 81°
40
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Sun Jul 26
104° / 78°
44
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 31%
🌧️
Mon Jul 27
103° / 81°
39
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 40%
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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–9 AM with a peak FitScore of 93/100. 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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