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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 103°F in Salina

July 17, 2026 weather, forecast
7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 103°F in Salina

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

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
7/17
Sunny93° / 75°13%22 mph
Saturday
7/18
Sunny96° / 75°6%17 mph
Sunday
7/19
Sunny98° / 78°0%33 mph
Monday
7/20
Sunny103° / 80°0%35 mph
Tuesday
7/21
Sunny98° / 74°4%39 mph
Wednesday
7/22
Mostly Sunny94° / 73°7% / 0.02"30 mph
Thursday
7/23
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny95° / 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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