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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 99°F in Salina

July 31, 2026 weather, forecast
7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 99°F in Salina

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 88°F to 99°F, lows from 63°F to 74°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: Thursday, with a high near 99°F.
  • Coolest morning: Saturday, with a low near 63°F.
  • Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
  • Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today and Thursday.
  • Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 36 mph.
  • Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
7/31
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny91° / 67°17%27 mph
Saturday
8/1
Sunny88° / 63°0%23 mph
Sunday
8/2
Sunny90° / 67°0%28 mph
Monday
8/3
Sunny95° / 70°0%35 mph
Tuesday
8/4
Sunny96° / 72°0%36 mph
Wednesday
8/5
Mostly Sunny94° / 74°8% / 0.03"30 mph
Thursday
8/6
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny99° / 72°23%30 mph

Today's Details — Friday, July 31

  • Conditions: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
  • High / Low: 91°F / 67°F
  • Wind: N 18 mph, gusts to 27 mph
  • Precipitation: 17% chance
  • UV Index: 8.0 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:31 / 20:42
  • Daylight: 14.2 hours (13.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.0; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 60%
  • Dew Point: Up to 72°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 78°F, winds 10 mph, 76% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 89°F, winds 18 mph, 50% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 83°F, winds 12 mph, 50% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 48 (peak 50) — Good
  • PM2.5: 10.4 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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