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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 103°F in Salina
July 4, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 90°F to 103°F, lows from 70°F to 78°F, limited rain chances. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Friday, with a high near 103°F.
- Coolest morning: Sunday, with a low near 70°F.
- Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
- Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 34 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/4 | Overcast | 93° / 72° | 24% | 24 mph |
| Sunday 7/5 | Partly cloudy | 97° / 70° | 23% | 17 mph |
| Monday 7/6 | Mainly clear | 94° / 71° | 6% | 25 mph |
| Tuesday 7/7 | Clear sky | 96° / 72° | 3% | 30 mph |
| Wednesday 7/8 | Light drizzle | 101° / 78° | 18% / 0.01" | 34 mph |
| Thursday 7/9 | Overcast | 90° / 73° | 28% | 21 mph |
| Friday 7/10 | Mainly clear | 103° / 73° | 27% | 24 mph |
Today's Details — Saturday, July 4
- Conditions: Overcast
- High / Low: 93°F / 72°F
- Wind: NE 17 mph, gusts to 24 mph
- Precipitation: 24% chance
- UV Index: 7.75 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:10 / 20:59
- Daylight: 14.8 hours (9.2 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Feels-like swing: up to 98°F.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.75; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Feels Like: 74°F to 98°F (wind chill / heat index)
- Humidity: 60%
- Dew Point: Up to 69°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 76°F, 18% chance of precipitation, 71% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 83°F, 11% chance of precipitation, 43% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 78°F, 24% chance of precipitation, 66% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 48) — Good
- PM2.5: 12.2 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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