Heat Peaks Near 100°F in Salina This Week

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 85°F to 100°F, lows from 67°F to 73°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday, 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: Today, with a high near 100°F.
• Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 67°F.
• Rain chances: Best chances on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.35 inches.
• Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• Windiest stretch: Friday, with gusts up to 32 mph.
• Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Tuesday, August 18

• Conditions: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
• High / Low: 100°F / 69°F
• Wind: SSW 15 mph, gusts to 30 mph
• Precipitation: 15% chance
• UV Index: 7.65 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 06:47 / 20:21
• Daylight: 13.6 hours

What Matters Most Today

• Wind impact: gusts up to 30 mph.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.65; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 45%
• Dew Point: Up to 71°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 75°F, 20% chance of precipitation, winds 10 mph, 65% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 95°F, winds 12 mph, 28% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 88°F, 16% chance of precipitation, winds 13 mph, 53% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 49 (peak 60) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 8.8 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.