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

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 93°F to 102°F, lows from 66°F to 79°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: Wednesday, with a low near 66°F.
• Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
• Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 36 mph.
• Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Thursday, July 16

• Conditions: Mostly Sunny
• High / Low: 93°F / 73°F
• Wind: SSE 11 mph, gusts to 15 mph
• Precipitation: 6% chance
• UV Index: 8.15 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 06:18 / 20:54
• Daylight: 14.6 hours (13.4 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.15; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 53%
• Dew Point: Up to 70°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 77°F, 74% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Mainly clear, 91°F, 38% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 87°F, 44% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 58 (peak 91) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 9.6 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.