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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 103°F in Salina
July 17, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 93°F to 103°F, lows from 62°F to 80°F, rain chances focused on Thursday. 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 103°F.
- Coolest morning: Thursday, with a low near 62°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Thursday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.08 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Thursday.
- Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 39 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 7/17 | Sunny | 93° / 75° | 13% | 22 mph |
| Saturday 7/18 | Sunny | 96° / 75° | 6% | 17 mph |
| Sunday 7/19 | Sunny | 98° / 78° | 0% | 33 mph |
| Monday 7/20 | Sunny | 103° / 80° | 0% | 35 mph |
| Tuesday 7/21 | Sunny | 98° / 74° | 4% | 39 mph |
| Wednesday 7/22 | Mostly Sunny | 94° / 73° | 7% / 0.02" | 30 mph |
| Thursday 7/23 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny | 95° / 62° | 19% / 0.06" | 27 mph |
Today's Details — Friday, July 17
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 93°F / 75°F
- Wind: S 13 mph, gusts to 22 mph
- Precipitation: 13% chance
- UV Index: 7.8 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:19 / 20:53
- Daylight: 14.6 hours (12.6 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.8; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Midday (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, 78°F, 66% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Mainly clear, 91°F, winds 12 mph, 40% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 88°F, winds 10 mph, 45% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 34 (peak 50) — Good
- PM2.5: 7.1 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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