What to wear running
What to Wear Running in Chicago Today
Right now in Chicago, IL: feels like 77°F, overcast
Go minimal: a singlet or lightweight tee with shorts, in light colors. Loose, breathable, sweat-wicking everything, and nothing you would mind getting soaked.
The kit
- Running Singlet
- Running Shorts (3")
- Lightweight Running Socks
- Daily Trainer Running Shoe
- Running Visor
- Running Sunglasses
Feels like
77°F
Actual
76°F
Wind
6 mph
Humidity
85%
Coach tips
- ·High dew point: the air is muggy and sweat won't evaporate well, so ease your pace and drink more than usual
- ·Light colors reflect heat: wear white or light grey if possible
- ·Consider a visor or running cap for sun protection
- ·Hydrate before, during, and after your run. Ease your pace. Your body works harder to cool itself in the heat.
- ·UV index 4: SPF 30+ recommended for runs over 30 min
Timing
Coolest upcoming hour in Chicago: 8 PM (feels like 71°F). RunnersKit scores every hour across heat, wind, rain, and air quality. The app tells you before your best window opens.
Running in Chicago: what the weather does to your run
The lakefront giveth and taketh away. Summer humidity off Lake Michigan inflates the feels-like, and Chicago winters pair real cold with a relentless wind that can drop wind chill far below the air temperature. Dress for the wind, not just the number, especially on exposed lakefront miles.
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RunnersKit is a convenience tool, not a substitute for your own judgment about safety and conditions. Check local forecasts and trust how you feel over any algorithm.