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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 103°F in Salina

August 8, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 85°F to 103°F, lows from 61°F to 82°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: Sunday, with a high near 103°F.
Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 61°F.
Rain chances: Best chances on Thursday and Friday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.72 inches.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 48 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 8/8	Sunny	98° / 78°	1%	25 mph
Sunday 8/9	Sunny	103° / 81°	7%	36 mph
Monday 8/10	Mostly Sunny	102° / 82°	6% / 0.02"	40 mph
Tuesday 8/11	Mostly Sunny	102° / 78°	5% / 0.05"	48 mph
Wednesday 8/12	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny	98° / 72°	15% / 0.01"	21 mph
Thursday 8/13	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	88° / 69°	40% / 0.17"	34 mph
Friday 8/14	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	85° / 61°	48% / 0.47"	27 mph

Today's Details — Saturday, August 8

Conditions: Sunny
High / Low: 98°F / 78°F
Wind: SSE 15 mph, gusts to 25 mph
Precipitation: 1% chance
UV Index: 7.8 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:38 / 20:33
Daylight: 13.9 hours (12.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.8; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 45%
Dew Point: Up to 69°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 76°F, 72% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 94°F, winds 11 mph, 28% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 90°F, winds 13 mph, 31% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 44 (peak 52) — Moderate
Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
PM2.5: 8.4 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.