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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 100°F in Salina

August 6, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 88°F to 100°F, lows from 68°F to 79°F, rain chances focused on Friday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday. 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 68°F.
Rain chances: Best chances on Friday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 1.43 inches.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Friday and Wednesday.
Windiest stretch: Sunday, with gusts up to 45 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 8/6	Partly Sunny	88° / 68°	13%	24 mph
Friday 8/7	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny	94° / 70°	19% / 0.17"	31 mph
Saturday 8/8	Sunny	99° / 77°	9%	32 mph
Sunday 8/9	Mostly Sunny	100° / 79°	8% / 0.74"	45 mph
Monday 8/10	Mostly Sunny	100° / 78°	3% / 0.28"	45 mph
Tuesday 8/11	Mostly Sunny	97° / 75°	12% / 0.04"	35 mph
Wednesday 8/12	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	94° / 74°	21% / 0.20"	27 mph

Today's Details — Thursday, August 6

Conditions: Partly Sunny
High / Low: 88°F / 68°F
Wind: NE 11 mph, gusts to 24 mph
Precipitation: 13% chance
UV Index: 7.55 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:36 / 20:36
Daylight: 14.0 hours (7.6 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.55; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 75%
Dew Point: Up to 72°F — muggy conditions
Visibility: As low as 0.4 miles

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 70°F, 93% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 84°F, 66% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 82°F, 18% chance of precipitation, winds 10 mph, 65% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 40 (peak 58) — Moderate
Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
PM2.5: 14.7 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.