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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 102°F in Salina

July 15, 2026 weather, forecast
7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 102°F in Salina

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 92°F to 102°F, lows from 71°F to 80°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: Monday, with a high near 102°F.
  • Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 71°F.
  • Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
  • Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 35 mph.
  • Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
7/15
Sunny92° / 71°0%14 mph
Thursday
7/16
Mostly Sunny93° / 74°4%15 mph
Friday
7/17
Sunny96° / 77°0%32 mph
Saturday
7/18
Sunny98° / 78°1%34 mph
Sunday
7/19
Sunny100° / 80°1%29 mph
Monday
7/20
Sunny102° / 78°7%35 mph
Tuesday
7/21
Mostly Sunny96° / 71°11%27 mph

Today's Details — Wednesday, July 15

  • Conditions: Sunny
  • High / Low: 92°F / 71°F
  • Wind: ESE 8 mph, gusts to 14 mph
  • Precipitation: 0% chance
  • UV Index: 8.2 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:17 / 20:55
  • Daylight: 14.6 hours (12.6 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.2; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 50%
  • Dew Point: Up to 67°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 75°F, 74% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Mainly clear, 90°F, 37% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 86°F, 35% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 51 (peak 89) — Moderate
  • Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
  • PM2.5: 6.2 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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