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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 100°F in Salina
July 19, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 93°F to 100°F, lows from 62°F to 78°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 100°F.
- Coolest morning: Saturday, with a low near 62°F.
- Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Thursday and Friday.
- Windiest stretch: Thursday, with gusts up to 46 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/19 | Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 95° / 76° | 23% | 17 mph |
| Monday 7/20 | Sunny | 100° / 78° | 1% | 19 mph |
| Tuesday 7/21 | Sunny | 99° / 73° | 0% | 29 mph |
| Wednesday 7/22 | Mostly Sunny | 93° / 72° | 11% / 0.02" | 31 mph |
| Thursday 7/23 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 94° / 74° | 34% | 46 mph |
| Friday 7/24 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny | 95° / 73° | 30% | 32 mph |
| Saturday 7/25 | Mostly Sunny | 96° / 62° | 7% | 25 mph |
Today's Details — Sunday, July 19
- Conditions: Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
- High / Low: 95°F / 76°F
- Wind: SE 12 mph, gusts to 17 mph
- Precipitation: 23% chance
- UV Index: 7.85 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:20 / 20:52
- Daylight: 14.5 hours (13.4 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.85; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 50%
- Dew Point: Up to 72°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 81°F, 71% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Mainly clear, 94°F, 34% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 90°F, 41% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 31 (peak 44) — Good
- PM2.5: 8.4 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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