Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:12 AM CDT
59°F and clear at peak. Wind 6 mph from the SE, dew point 45°F.
December and January are the best running months in Waco, scoring 85 and 84 on the FitScore scale with mornings near 45°F and afternoon highs around 63°F. July is the toughest month: sticky dew points averaging 68°F alongside highs of 97°F drag the average FitScore down to 48 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Waco ranks #155 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 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 Waco are December, January, and November, with average FitScores of 85, 84, and 84 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 48).
Historically, October in Waco averages a FitScore of 79/100 — good running weather — with highs around 81°F, lows around 62°F, dew points near 54°F, and 6.1 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.