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Windiest Day Comes Saturday With Gusts Near 38 MPH in Salina

September 17, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 76°F to 95°F, lows from 57°F to 75°F, rain chances focused on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Friday, with a high near 95°F.
Coolest morning: Monday, with a low near 57°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday.
Windiest stretch: Saturday, with gusts up to 38 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Friday, Saturday and Monday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 9/17	Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny	94° / 74°	9%	21 mph
Friday 9/18	Mostly Sunny	95° / 75°	1%	32 mph
Saturday 9/19	Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	93° / 66°	34%	38 mph
Sunday 9/20	Showers And Thunderstorms	76° / 60°	84%	22 mph
Monday 9/21	Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny	77° / 57°	30%	21 mph
Tuesday 9/22	Mostly Sunny	76° / 59°	10%	18 mph
Wednesday 9/23	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	80° / —	37%	15 mph

Today's Details — Thursday, September 17

Conditions: Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
High / Low: 94°F / 74°F
Wind: S 8 mph, gusts to 21 mph
Precipitation: 9% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 6.55 — High — sunscreen recommended
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:13 / 19:35
Daylight: 12.4 hours (8.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.55; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 100%
Dew Point: Up to 73°F — oppressive humidity

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Fog, 71°F, 100% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 97°F, 34% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 87°F, 37% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 31 (peak 55) — Good
PM2.5: 12.0 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.