Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 3:14 AM EDT
62°F and overcast at peak. Wind 16 mph from the NNE, dew point 47°F.
Running in Virginia Beach peaks twice a year — April (FitScore 83) and November (83) — with typical morning lows of 52°F and 49°F respectively. July is the toughest month: oppressive dew points averaging 72°F alongside highs of 85°F drag the average FitScore down to 50 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Virginia Beach ranks #154 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 71 (national median: 74). 7 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 12 PM–6 PM with a peak FitScore of 88/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Virginia Beach are April, November, and October, with average FitScores of 83, 83, and 80 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 50).
Historically, October in Virginia Beach averages a FitScore of 80/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 70°F, lows around 60°F, dew points near 56°F, and 5.5 days of measurable rain. That's below 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.