7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 96°F in Salina

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 90°F to 96°F, lows from 68°F to 74°F, rain chances focused on Thursday and Friday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.

What Matters Most This Week

• Warmest day: Wednesday, with a high near 96°F.
• Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 68°F.
• Rain chances: Best chances on Thursday and Friday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.01 inches.
• Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
• Windiest stretch: Thursday, with gusts up to 38 mph.
• Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Monday, July 6

• Conditions: Sunny
• High / Low: 92°F / 68°F
• Wind: E 10 mph, gusts to 17 mph
• Precipitation: 0% chance
• UV Index: 8.25 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 06:11 / 20:58
• Daylight: 14.8 hours (13.7 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.25; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 53%
• Dew Point: Up to 70°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 75°F, 76% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 90°F, 38% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 85°F, 40% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 43 (peak 64) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 9.2 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.