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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 99°F in Salina
August 1, 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, rain chances focused on Wednesday and Thursday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Friday, with a high near 99°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 63°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Wednesday and Thursday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.89 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Thursday and Friday.
- Windiest stretch: Thursday, with gusts up to 46 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 8/1 | Sunny | 88° / 63° | 0% | 23 mph |
| Sunday 8/2 | Sunny | 90° / 66° | 0% | 20 mph |
| Monday 8/3 | Sunny | 96° / 72° | 0% | 35 mph |
| Tuesday 8/4 | Mostly Sunny | 96° / 72° | 5% | 33 mph |
| Wednesday 8/5 | Mostly Sunny | 93° / 71° | 11% / 0.15" | 31 mph |
| Thursday 8/6 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 95° / 74° | 15% / 0.72" | 46 mph |
| Friday 8/7 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 99° / 70° | 21% / 0.01" | 41 mph |
Today's Details — Saturday, August 1
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 88°F / 63°F
- Wind: N 14 mph, gusts to 23 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance
- UV Index: 7.9 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:31 / 20:41
- Daylight: 14.2 hours (12.8 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.9; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 49%
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 71°F, winds 10 mph, 68% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 84°F, winds 13 mph, 37% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 81°F, 46% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 46 (peak 51) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 11.1 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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