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Friday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance

September 21, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 75°F to 86°F, lows from 54°F to 66°F, rain chances focused on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Sunday, with a high near 86°F.
Coolest morning: Tuesday, with a low near 54°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Windiest stretch: Thursday, with gusts up to 37 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 9/21	Mostly Cloudy	78° / 58°	4%	19 mph
Tuesday 9/22	Mostly Cloudy	75° / 54°	1%	21 mph
Wednesday 9/23	Mostly Sunny	77° / 58°	3%	26 mph
Thursday 9/24	Chance Rain Showers	77° / 61°	49%	37 mph
Friday 9/25	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	78° / 65°	64%	37 mph
Saturday 9/26	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	83° / 66°	58%	27 mph
Sunday 9/27	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	86° / —	32%	19 mph

Today's Details — Monday, September 21

Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
High / Low: 78°F / 58°F
Wind: N 7 mph, gusts to 19 mph
Precipitation: 4% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 6.05 — High — sunscreen recommended
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:17 / 19:28
Daylight: 12.2 hours (6.3 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.05; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 90%
Dew Point: Up to 62°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 65°F, 84% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Partly cloudy, 76°F, 53% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 68°F, 74% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 26 (peak 33) — Good
PM2.5: 2.3 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.