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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 97°F in Salina
August 3, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 85°F to 97°F, lows from 65°F to 82°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday and Friday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Sunday, with a high near 97°F.
- Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 65°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Wednesday and Friday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.31 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
- Windiest stretch: Sunday, with gusts up to 44 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 8/3 | Sunny | 96° / 74° | 0% | 26 mph |
| Tuesday 8/4 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny | 94° / 70° | 15% | 29 mph |
| Wednesday 8/5 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 85° / 65° | 47% / 0.28" | 15 mph |
| Thursday 8/6 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 86° / 68° | 28% | 27 mph |
| Friday 8/7 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 90° / 70° | 46% / 0.03" | 20 mph |
| Saturday 8/8 | Sunny | 93° / 74° | 11% | 37 mph |
| Sunday 8/9 | Sunny | 97° / 82° | 2% | 44 mph |
Today's Details — Monday, August 3
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 96°F / 74°F
- Wind: SSE 15 mph, gusts to 26 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance
- UV Index: 8.0 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:33 / 20:39
- Daylight: 14.1 hours (12.7 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: 43%
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 75°F, 65% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 94°F, winds 14 mph, 28% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 89°F, winds 12 mph, 31% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 55 (peak 75) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 12.2 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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