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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 95°F in Salina
July 9, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 89°F to 95°F, lows from 68°F to 71°F, rain chances focused on 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 95°F.
- Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 68°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Friday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.91 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Friday and Saturday.
- Windiest stretch: Friday, with gusts up to 34 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/9 | Mostly Sunny | 93° / 71° | 6% | 33 mph |
| Friday 7/10 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 89° / 68° | 53% / 0.89" | 34 mph |
| Saturday 7/11 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 90° / 70° | 30% / 0.01" | 24 mph |
| Sunday 7/12 | Sunny | 91° / 69° | 7% | 25 mph |
| Monday 7/13 | Sunny | 92° / 69° | 4% | 26 mph |
| Tuesday 7/14 | Sunny | 94° / 71° | 1% | 27 mph |
| Wednesday 7/15 | Sunny | 95° / 68° | 2% | 34 mph |
Today's Details — Thursday, July 9
- Conditions: Mostly Sunny
- High / Low: 93°F / 71°F
- Wind: NE 18 mph, gusts to 33 mph
- Precipitation: 6% chance
- UV Index: 8.35 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:13 / 20:57
- Daylight: 14.7 hours (13.2 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 33 mph.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.35; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 60%
- Dew Point: Up to 72°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 78°F, winds 10 mph, 74% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 90°F, winds 10 mph, 50% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 87°F, 55% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 37 (peak 50) — Good
- PM2.5: 8.3 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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