Cities District of Columbia Washington

Washington Running Weather

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:23 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Washington Today

6 AM

73°F and overcast at peak. Wind 6 mph from the S, dew point 70°F.

60
Peak FitScore
Temperature
73°F / feels 78°
Wind
6 mph S, gusts 15
Dew Point
70°F — miserable
Humidity
92%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
43 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 9 AM
46
80° feels 86° 9 mph S 6% rain
☁️ 10 AM
38
82° feels 87° 11 mph S 14% rain
11 AM
40
86° feels 92° 10 mph SSW 6% rain
☁️ 12 PM
24
90° feels 98° 11 mph SSW 6% rain
☁️ 1 PM
22
93° feels 98° 11 mph SSW 5% rain
🌤️ 2 PM
23
94° feels 98° 11 mph SSW 5% rain
🌤️ 3 PM
17
96° feels 100° 12 mph SSW 20% rain
☀️ 4 PM
13
96° feels 100° 17 mph SSW 29% rain
☁️ 5 PM
12
96° feels 97° 19 mph S 25% rain
☁️ 6 PM
28
83° feels 81° 20 mph S 43% rain
🌦️ 7 PM
26
78° feels 85° 8 mph WSW 48% rain
☁️ 8 PM
40
75° feels 82° 4 mph WNW 51% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌦️
Today Jul 21
96° / 75°
60
🏃 💧 55%
🌧️
Wed Jul 22
90° / 73°
60
🏃 💧 58%
☁️
Thu Jul 23
84° / 64°
85
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Fri Jul 24
83° / 66°
86
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Sat Jul 25
85° / 65°
79
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Sun Jul 26
88° / 68°
72
🏃 6–9 AM
🌧️
Mon Jul 27
89° / 67°
70
🏃 6–9 AM 💧 33%
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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 6 AM with a peak FitScore of 60/100. 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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