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Washington Running Weather

Saturday, April 11, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 11:04 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Washington Today

All day

70°F and clear at peak. Wind 7 mph from the NNW, dew point 38°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
70°F / feels 64°
Wind
7 mph NNW, gusts 14
Dew Point
38°F — comfortable
Humidity
31%
UV Index
4 — Moderate
Air Quality
48 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

🌤️ 11 AM
94
65° feels 59° 12 mph NW
☀️ 12 PM
94
67° feels 62° 12 mph NNW
☀️ 1 PM
92
68° feels 64° 12 mph NNW
☀️ 2 PM
93
69° feels 66° 10 mph NNW
☀️ 3 PM
95
70° feels 66° 9 mph NNW
☀️ 4 PM
98
70° feels 66° 9 mph NNW
☀️ 5 PM
100
70° feels 64° 7 mph NNW
☀️ 6 PM
100
69° feels 63° 7 mph N
☀️ 7 PM
100
67° feels 61° 7 mph N
🌙 8 PM
100
62° feels 57° 6 mph NNE
🌙 9 PM
98
60° feels 54° 6 mph N
🌙 10 PM
94
58° feels 51° 6 mph NNE
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 11
70° / 55°
100
🏃 All day
☁️
Sun Apr 12
69° / 45°
100
🏃 All day
☁️
Mon Apr 13
84° / 52°
89
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 14
85° / 65°
80
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Wed Apr 15
89° / 68°
78
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Thu Apr 16
88° / 70°
73
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Fri Apr 17
83° / 67°
77
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Washington: 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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Washington running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Washington 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 Washington?

The best months for running in Washington are April, May, October, November. The most challenging months are typically July, August. The Mall and Rock Creek Park offer shade but humidity is oppressive by 9 AM.

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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