Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 3:11 AM EDT
61°F and clear at peak. Wind 8 mph from the NNE, dew point 37°F.
Running in Washington peaks twice a year — April (FitScore 87) and October (86) — with typical morning lows of 46°F and 52°F respectively. July is the toughest month: sticky dew points averaging 68°F alongside highs of 88°F drag the average FitScore down to 58 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Washington ranks #96 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 75 (national median: 74). 9 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 99/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Washington are April, October, and November, with average FitScores of 87, 86, and 84 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 58). The Mall and Rock Creek Park offer shade but humidity is oppressive by 9 AM.
Historically, October in Washington averages a FitScore of 86/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 69°F, lows around 52°F, dew points near 50°F, and 6.2 days of measurable rain. That's about even with 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.