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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 98°F in Salina
July 8, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 90°F to 98°F, lows from 70°F to 73°F, rain chances focused on Friday and Saturday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Today, with a high near 98°F.
- Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 70°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Friday and Saturday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.48 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
- Windiest stretch: Friday, with gusts up to 30 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/8 | Sunny | 98° / 73° | 10% / 0.02" | 24 mph |
| Thursday 7/9 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 91° / 71° | 26% / 0.02" | 24 mph |
| Friday 7/10 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 70° | 54% / 0.02" | 30 mph |
| Saturday 7/11 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 91° / 70° | 39% / 0.42" | 29 mph |
| Sunday 7/12 | Mostly Sunny | 92° / 71° | 14% / 0.02" | 24 mph |
| Monday 7/13 | Sunny | 93° / 72° | 5% | 22 mph |
| Tuesday 7/14 | Sunny | 94° / 71° | 0% | 25 mph |
Today's Details — Wednesday, July 8
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 98°F / 73°F
- Wind: S 13 mph, gusts to 24 mph
- Precipitation: 10% chance, 0.02 inches expected over 1 hours
- UV Index: 8.3 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:13 / 20:58
- Daylight: 14.8 hours (9.6 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.3; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 49%
- Dew Point: Up to 69°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 78°F, 63% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 94°F, winds 10 mph, 35% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 90°F, 49% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 47 (peak 70) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 6.8 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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