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Coolest Morning Drops Near 54°F Tuesday in Salina
September 19, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 70°F to 96°F, lows from 54°F to 68°F, rain chances focused on Today, Thursday and Friday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Today, with a high near 96°F.
- Coolest morning: Tuesday, with a low near 54°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today, Thursday and Friday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Sunday, Thursday and Friday.
- Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 32 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today and Tuesday.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 9/19 | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 96° / 68° | 42% | 32 mph |
| Sunday 9/20 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 76° / 62° | 28% | 29 mph |
| Monday 9/21 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 73° / 56° | 17% | 19 mph |
| Tuesday 9/22 | Partly Sunny | 70° / 54° | 0% | 22 mph |
| Wednesday 9/23 | Partly Sunny | 74° / 59° | 8% | 22 mph |
| Thursday 9/24 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 76° / 62° | 39% | 25 mph |
| Friday 9/25 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 77° / — | 31% | 28 mph |
Today's Details — Saturday, September 19
- Conditions: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- High / Low: 96°F / 68°F
- Wind: SW 15 mph, gusts to 32 mph
- Precipitation: 42% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 6.35 — High — sunscreen recommended
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:15 / 19:32
- Daylight: 12.3 hours (8.9 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 32 mph.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.35; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 90%
- Dew Point: Up to 71°F — oppressive humidity
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 84°F, 41% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 100°F, 27% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 74°F, 89% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 45 (peak 49) — Good
- PM2.5: 7.6 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.
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