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Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Salina

April 30, 2026 weather, forecast
Clouds but High UV Risk Today in Salina

Salina, Kansas — Overcast expected today with a high of 64°F and a low of 44°F.

Today's Forecast — Thursday, April 30

  • Conditions: Overcast
  • High / Low: 64°F / 44°F
  • Wind: WNW 12 mph, gusts to 18 mph
  • Precipitation: 16% chance
  • UV Index: 6.6 — High — sunscreen recommended
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:33 / 20:21
  • Daylight: 13.8 hours (3.3 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.6; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 60%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 51°F, 74% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 63°F, 16% chance of precipitation, winds 10 mph, 53% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 57°F, 11% chance of precipitation, 59% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 29 (peak 46) — Good
  • PM2.5: 17.6 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 68°F and a low of 43°F.

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.