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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 97°F in Salina
July 7, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 92°F to 97°F, lows from 71°F to 78°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 97°F.
- Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 71°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Thursday and Friday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.13 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
- Windiest stretch: Thursday, with gusts up to 43 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/7 | Sunny | 94° / 72° | 0% | 20 mph |
| Wednesday 7/8 | Sunny | 97° / 74° | 1% | 27 mph |
| Thursday 7/9 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 96° / 72° | 42% / 0.03" | 43 mph |
| Friday 7/10 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 92° / 71° | 54% / 0.07" | 28 mph |
| Saturday 7/11 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 92° / 71° | 31% / 0.02" | 24 mph |
| Sunday 7/12 | Sunny | 96° / 73° | 10% | 27 mph |
| Monday 7/13 | Sunny | 96° / 78° | 0% | 28 mph |
Today's Details — Tuesday, July 7
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 94°F / 72°F
- Wind: SSE 9 mph, gusts to 20 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance
- UV Index: 8.25 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:12 / 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: 45%
- Dew Point: Up to 65°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 76°F, 65% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 91°F, 34% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 87°F, 34% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 45 (peak 73) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 8.1 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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