Weather decision

Cycling: Fair now, better soon

3/5
Moderate confidence
Caution

this afternoon

When:
4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Severity: Moderate

Why?

Wind speed is favorable, Precipitation chance is favorable, and Weather interaction is limiting.

What's working:

  • Wind
    10 mph
  • Rain chance
    2%

What could change?

Potential hazards:

  • thermal comfort could develop.
Recommendation is updated hourly as new forecast data arrives.
Wind
10 mph
100%
Rain chance
2%
80%

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Is It Good Cycling Weather in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

Cycling: Fair now, better soon

3/5
Moderate confidence
Caution

this afternoon

When:
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Severity: Moderate

Why?

Wind speed is favorable, Precipitation chance is favorable, and Weather interaction is limiting.

What's working:

  • Wind
    10 mph
  • Rain chance
    2%

What could change?

Potential hazards:

  • thermal comfort could develop.
Recommendation is updated hourly as new forecast data arrives.
Wind
10 mph
100%
Rain chance
2%
80%

Cycling Weather

59

Moderate confidence

Best windowNone identified in the next 36 hours

Warning — Avoid: 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM

Conditions fall below the comfort/safety threshold here.

Why this score

Score reflects cycling weather thresholds applied to this location's live forecast.

Temperature 39Wind 10Rain chance 0
Sources: Open-Meteo
Confidence: Moderate

Tomorrow

39

Moderate confidence

This weekend

60

Moderate confidence

Weather trend

39°F
38°F
38°F
37°F
36°F
37°F
40°F
43°F
45°F
47°F
49°F
50°F
DayHigh / LowRainWindDecision
Tue51° / 36°F2%13 mph
Possible
  • Breezy — 13 mph sustained — approaching the 20 mph comfort threshold for cycling.
Wed61° / 43°F50%12 mph
Possible
  • Rain possible — 50% chance of precipitation — within NWS's "chance" forecast-language band (30-59%).
Thu66° / 49°F24%15 mph
Possible
  • Breezy — 15 mph sustained — approaching the 20 mph comfort threshold for cycling.

The daily decision cites published thresholds (NWS forecast-language rain bands, NOAA Heat Index tiers, NWS Wind Advisory criteria, EPA AQI breakpoints) applied to this location's own forecast — not a generic score. The hourly best-window scan above additionally factors in frost risk and watering opportunity. Soil temperature and licensed local closure or water-quality data are shown only when available; they are not inferred. Always follow official safety notices.

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What is the best weather day for cycling in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

Tue looks like the best day for cycling in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, with a 2% chance of rain and winds around 13 mph. Wed is the day to avoid, at 50%.