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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 103°F in Salina
July 3, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 90°F to 103°F, lows from 67°F to 77°F, rain chances focused on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Thursday, with a high near 103°F.
- Coolest morning: Sunday, with a low near 67°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.69 inches.
- Windiest stretch: Sunday, with gusts up to 37 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/3 | Overcast | 98° / 76° | 5% | 29 mph |
| Saturday 7/4 | Dense drizzle | 93° / 68° | 73% / 0.06" | 32 mph |
| Sunday 7/5 | Overcast | 92° / 67° | 73% / 0.03" | 37 mph |
| Monday 7/6 | Overcast | 96° / 70° | 4% | 22 mph |
| Tuesday 7/7 | Violent rain showers | 90° / 68° | 17% / 0.59" | 35 mph |
| Wednesday 7/8 | Light drizzle | 99° / 72° | 19% | 34 mph |
| Thursday 7/9 | Overcast | 103° / 77° | 21% | 27 mph |
Today's Details — Friday, July 3
- Conditions: Overcast
- High / Low: 98°F / 76°F
- Wind: S 18 mph, gusts to 29 mph
- Precipitation: 5% chance
- UV Index: 7.65 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:10 / 20:59
- Daylight: 14.8 hours (13.1 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.65; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 51%
- Dew Point: Up to 71°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 81°F, 68% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Partly cloudy, 96°F, winds 16 mph, 39% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 90°F, winds 14 mph, 44% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 39 (peak 46) — Good
- PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³
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.
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