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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 95°F in Salina
July 10, 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 73°F, rain chances focused on Today. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Thursday, with a high near 95°F.
- Coolest morning: Monday, with a low near 68°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Today; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.68 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today and Saturday.
- Windiest stretch: Thursday, with gusts up to 34 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/10 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 89° / 69° | 34% / 0.68" | 23 mph |
| Saturday 7/11 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 90° / 69° | 19% | 14 mph |
| Sunday 7/12 | Sunny | 90° / 69° | 10% | 22 mph |
| Monday 7/13 | Sunny | 91° / 68° | 2% | 24 mph |
| Tuesday 7/14 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 92° / 70° | 15% | 19 mph |
| Wednesday 7/15 | Sunny | 93° / 73° | 4% | 31 mph |
| Thursday 7/16 | Sunny | 95° / 73° | 1% | 34 mph |
Today's Details — Friday, July 10
- Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
- High / Low: 89°F / 69°F
- Wind: NNW 14 mph, gusts to 23 mph
- Precipitation: 34% chance, 0.68 inches expected over 1 hours
- UV Index: 8.25 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:14 / 20:57
- Daylight: 14.7 hours (13.1 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Expected rainfall: about 0.68 inches.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.25; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 70%
- Dew Point: Up to 71°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Mainly clear, 75°F, 27% chance of precipitation, 86% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 86°F, 61% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 82°F, 12% chance of precipitation, 66% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 36 (peak 48) — Good
- PM2.5: 6.5 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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