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Heat Peaks Near 100°F in Salina This Week

August 17, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 86°F to 100°F, lows from 67°F to 76°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: Tuesday, with a high near 100°F.
Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 67°F.
Rain chances: Best chances on Thursday and Friday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.28 inches.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Windiest stretch: Friday, with gusts up to 32 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 8/17	Mostly Sunny	89° / 71°	4%	16 mph
Tuesday 8/18	Sunny	100° / 70°	8%	30 mph
Wednesday 8/19	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	86° / 67°	28%	27 mph
Thursday 8/20	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	86° / 67°	35% / 0.16"	14 mph
Friday 8/21	Sunny	93° / 70°	3% / 0.11"	32 mph
Saturday 8/22	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	94° / 71°	15% / 0.01"	24 mph
Sunday 8/23	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	95° / 76°	15%	28 mph

Today's Details — Monday, August 17

Conditions: Mostly Sunny
High / Low: 89°F / 71°F
Wind: SSE 8 mph, gusts to 16 mph
Precipitation: 4% chance
UV Index: 7.5 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:46 / 20:22
Daylight: 13.6 hours (10.7 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.5; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 55%
Dew Point: Up to 68°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 70°F, 84% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 84°F, 37% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 82°F, 37% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 52) — Moderate
Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
PM2.5: 8.9 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.