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Cooler Pattern Ahead for Salina After a 82°/50° Day

April 9, 2026 weather, forecast
Cooler Pattern Ahead for Salina After a 82°/50° Day

Salina, Kansas — Overcast expected today with a high of 82°F and a low of 50°F.

Today's Forecast — Thursday, April 9

  • Conditions: Overcast
  • High / Low: 82°F / 50°F
  • Wind: SSE 18 mph, gusts to 33 mph
  • Precipitation: 27% chance
  • UV Index: 6.7 — High — sunscreen recommended
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 07:02 / 20:01
  • Daylight: 13.0 hours (6.4 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Wind impact: gusts up to 33 mph.
  • Feels-like swing: up to 75°F.
  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.7; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Feels Like: 46°F to 75°F (wind chill / heat index)
  • Humidity: 50%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 56°F, 21% chance of precipitation, 66% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 76°F, winds 13 mph, 40% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 75°F, 27% chance of precipitation, winds 16 mph, 42% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 46 (peak 74) — Moderate
  • Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
  • PM2.5: 7.5 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Slight rain with a high of 69°F and a low of 53°F. 63% chance of precipitation.

Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.