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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 98°F in Salina

July 11, 2026 weather, forecast
7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 98°F in Salina

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 91°F to 98°F, lows from 67°F to 77°F, limited rain chances. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.

What Matters Most This Week

  • Warmest day: Friday, with a high near 98°F.
  • Coolest morning: Sunday, with a low near 67°F.
  • Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
  • Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 36 mph.
  • Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
7/11
Sunny91° / 68°2%19 mph
Sunday
7/12
Sunny91° / 67°0%20 mph
Monday
7/13
Sunny91° / 67°1%24 mph
Tuesday
7/14
Sunny92° / 68°1%24 mph
Wednesday
7/15
Sunny93° / 72°2%36 mph
Thursday
7/16
Sunny95° / 77°3%35 mph
Friday
7/17
Sunny98° / 73°3%36 mph

Today's Details — Saturday, July 11

  • Conditions: Sunny
  • High / Low: 91°F / 68°F
  • Wind: ENE 11 mph, gusts to 19 mph
  • Precipitation: 2% chance
  • UV Index: 8.25 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:15 / 20:56
  • Daylight: 14.7 hours (12.0 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: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 53%
  • Dew Point: Up to 67°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 73°F, 75% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 88°F, 39% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 84°F, 46% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 40 (peak 53) — Moderate
  • Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
  • PM2.5: 7.3 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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