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Triple-Digit Heat Targets Tuesday in Salina

August 31, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 95°F to 104°F, lows from 76°F to 80°F, limited rain chances.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Tuesday, with a high near 104°F.
Coolest morning: Saturday, with a low near 76°F.
Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 42 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 8/31	Sunny	103° / 79°	8%	24 mph
Tuesday 9/1	Sunny	104° / 79°	0%	26 mph
Wednesday 9/2	Sunny	103° / 80°	1%	42 mph
Thursday 9/3	Sunny	102° / 78°	5%	40 mph
Friday 9/4	Sunny	96° / 77°	3%	41 mph
Saturday 9/5	Mostly Sunny	95° / 76°	5%	33 mph
Sunday 9/6	Mostly Sunny	98° / 80°	5%	33 mph

Today's Details — Monday, August 31

Conditions: Sunny
High / Low: 103°F / 79°F
Wind: SSW 14 mph, gusts to 24 mph
Precipitation: 8% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 7.3 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:58 / 20:02
Daylight: 13.1 hours (11.9 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.3; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 28%
Dew Point: Up to 66°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 84°F, 38% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 99°F, winds 10 mph, 21% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 94°F, winds 12 mph, 24% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 41 (peak 48) — Good
PM2.5: 6.8 µg/m³

Temperatures, conditions, and precipitation chances use National Weather Service forecast guidance. Open-Meteo supplies supplemental wind, UV, humidity, and air-quality fields; its precipitation totals are not used. For weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.