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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 100°F in Salina
August 5, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 82°F to 100°F, lows from 65°F to 79°F, rain chances focused on Friday and Tuesday. 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 100°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 65°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Friday and Tuesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.19 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today and Friday.
- Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 48 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 8/5 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 82° / 65° | 26% | 21 mph |
| Thursday 8/6 | Partly Sunny | 89° / 69° | 12% | 21 mph |
| Friday 8/7 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny | 94° / 71° | 64% / 0.04" | 23 mph |
| Saturday 8/8 | Sunny | 98° / 78° | 6% / 0.03" | 34 mph |
| Sunday 8/9 | Sunny | 100° / 79° | 5% | 41 mph |
| Monday 8/10 | Sunny | 100° / 78° | 3% / 0.04" | 43 mph |
| Tuesday 8/11 | Sunny | 98° / 76° | 7% / 0.07" | 48 mph |
Today's Details — Wednesday, August 5
- Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- High / Low: 82°F / 65°F
- Wind: NNE 12 mph, gusts to 21 mph
- Precipitation: 26% chance
- UV Index: 7.9 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:35 / 20:37
- Daylight: 14.0 hours (8.4 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: Evening (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 73%
- Dew Point: Up to 70°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 68°F, 14% chance of precipitation, 88% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Mainly clear, 78°F, 66% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 77°F, 17% chance of precipitation, 66% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 49 (peak 61) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 7.6 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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