Heat Peaks Today Near 97°F in Salina

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 71°F to 97°F, lows from 55°F to 76°F, rain chances focused on Saturday, Sunday and Thursday.

What Matters Most This Week

• Warmest day: Today, with a high near 97°F.
• Coolest morning: Tuesday, with a low near 55°F.
• Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Saturday, Sunday and Thursday.
• Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Saturday, Sunday and Thursday.
• Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 32 mph.
• Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Friday, September 18

• Conditions: Mostly Sunny
• High / Low: 97°F / 76°F
• Wind: SSW 21 mph, gusts to 32 mph
• Precipitation: 1% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
• UV Index: 6.1 — High — sunscreen recommended
• Sunrise / Sunset: 07:14 / 19:33
• Daylight: 12.3 hours (9.1 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Wind impact: gusts up to 32 mph.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.1; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

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

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 82°F, 53% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 99°F, 28% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 89°F, 32% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 54 (peak 54) — Moderate
• PM2.5: 8.0 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.