Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 3:15 AM EDT
62°F and clear at peak. Wind 8 mph from the NE, dew point 27°F.
Running in Winston-Salem peaks twice a year — April (FitScore 89) and October (87) — with typical morning lows of 48°F and 52°F respectively. July is the toughest month: sticky dew points averaging 67°F alongside highs of 90°F drag the average FitScore down to 58 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Winston-Salem ranks #77 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 77 (national median: 74). Conditions stay runnable nearly year-round, with 10 months scoring 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 Winston-Salem are April, October, and November, with average FitScores of 89, 87, and 87 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 58).
Historically, October in Winston-Salem averages a FitScore of 87/100 — excellent running weather — with highs around 71°F, lows around 52°F, dew points near 51°F, and 5 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.