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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 99°F in Salina
July 31, 2026
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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
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/31 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny | 91° / 67° | 17% | 27 mph |
| Saturday 8/1 | Sunny | 88° / 63° | 0% | 23 mph |
| Sunday 8/2 | Sunny | 90° / 67° | 0% | 28 mph |
| Monday 8/3 | Sunny | 95° / 70° | 0% | 35 mph |
| Tuesday 8/4 | Sunny | 96° / 72° | 0% | 36 mph |
| Wednesday 8/5 | Mostly Sunny | 94° / 74° | 8% / 0.03" | 30 mph |
| Thursday 8/6 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 99° / 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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