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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 102°F in Salina

August 7, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 84°F to 102°F, lows from 70°F to 81°F, rain chances focused on Tuesday and Thursday. 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 102°F.
Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 70°F.
Rain chances: Best chances on Tuesday and Thursday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.19 inches.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Wednesday and Thursday.
Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 46 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 8/7	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny	95° / 71°	15%	46 mph
Saturday 8/8	Sunny	98° / 78°	5%	23 mph
Sunday 8/9	Mostly Sunny	102° / 81°	7% / 0.01"	40 mph
Monday 8/10	Mostly Sunny	101° / 80°	5%	40 mph
Tuesday 8/11	Mostly Sunny	100° / 76°	8% / 0.12"	44 mph
Wednesday 8/12	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	95° / 70°	19% / 0.02"	36 mph
Thursday 8/13	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	84° / 72°	51% / 0.02"	26 mph

Today's Details — Friday, August 7

Conditions: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
High / Low: 95°F / 71°F
Wind: S 22 mph, gusts to 46 mph
Precipitation: 15% chance
UV Index: 7.85 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:37 / 20:35
Daylight: 14.0 hours (12.3 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Wind impact: gusts up to 46 mph.
Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.85; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 48%
Dew Point: Up to 66°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 75°F, 19% chance of precipitation, winds 20 mph, 65% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 91°F, winds 14 mph, 38% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 87°F, 38% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 49 (peak 50) — Good
PM2.5: 10.6 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.