7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 98°F in Salina

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 90°F to 98°F, lows from 67°F to 76°F, rain chances focused on Thursday and Friday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.

What Matters Most This Week

• Warmest day: Saturday, with a high near 98°F.
• Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 67°F.
• Rain chances: Best chances on Thursday and Friday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.17 inches.
• Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
• Windiest stretch: Friday, with gusts up to 41 mph.
• Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Sunday, August 2

• Conditions: Sunny
• High / Low: 90°F / 67°F
• Wind: NE 8 mph, gusts to 16 mph
• Precipitation: 0% chance
• UV Index: 8.0 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 06:32 / 20:40
• Daylight: 14.1 hours (12.9 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: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 49%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 71°F, 75% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 87°F, 34% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 83°F, 36% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 55 (peak 56) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 14.9 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.