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Coolest Morning Drops Near 54°F Tuesday in Salina

September 19, 2026 weather, forecast
Coolest Morning Drops Near 54°F Tuesday in Salina

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

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
9/19
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 68°42%32 mph
Sunday
9/20
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms76° / 62°28%29 mph
Monday
9/21
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny73° / 56°17%19 mph
Tuesday
9/22
Partly Sunny70° / 54°0%22 mph
Wednesday
9/23
Partly Sunny74° / 59°8%22 mph
Thursday
9/24
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms76° / 62°39%25 mph
Friday
9/25
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms77° / —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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