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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 96°F in Salina
July 30, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 87°F to 96°F, lows from 64°F to 75°F, rain chances focused on Today and Friday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Today, with a high near 96°F.
- Coolest morning: Saturday, with a low near 64°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Today and Friday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.17 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today.
- Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 45 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/30 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny | 96° / 75° | 43% / 0.02" | 27 mph |
| Friday 7/31 | Mostly Sunny | 91° / 67° | 5% / 0.16" | 31 mph |
| Saturday 8/1 | Sunny | 87° / 64° | 1% | 37 mph |
| Sunday 8/2 | Sunny | 90° / 67° | 0% | 28 mph |
| Monday 8/3 | Sunny | 92° / 69° | 0% | 29 mph |
| Tuesday 8/4 | Sunny | 96° / 72° | 0% | 37 mph |
| Wednesday 8/5 | Sunny | 96° / 71° | 3% | 45 mph |
Today's Details — Thursday, July 30
- Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
- High / Low: 96°F / 75°F
- Wind: SE 20 mph, gusts to 27 mph
- Precipitation: 43% chance, 0.02 inches expected over 1 hours
- UV Index: 7.75 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:30 / 20:43
- Daylight: 14.2 hours (6.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.75; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 58%
- Dew Point: Up to 74°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 80°F, 35% chance of precipitation, winds 10 mph, 76% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 93°F, 22% chance of precipitation, winds 15 mph, 46% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 90°F, winds 14 mph, 53% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 49 (peak 56) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 9.4 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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