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Overnight Lows Bottom Out Near 60°F in Salina
September 26, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 75°F to 82°F, lows from 60°F to 67°F, rain chances focused on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Today, with a high near 82°F.
- Coolest morning: Thursday, with a low near 60°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
- Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 39 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today and Sunday.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 9/26 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 82° / 65° | 24% | 31 mph |
| Sunday 9/27 | Mostly Sunny | 81° / 65° | 3% | 24 mph |
| Monday 9/28 | Partly Sunny | 80° / 67° | 14% | 32 mph |
| Tuesday 9/29 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms | 78° / 66° | 87% | 39 mph |
| Wednesday 9/30 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 76° / 63° | 81% | 35 mph |
| Thursday 10/1 | Chance Rain Showers | 75° / 60° | 53% | 30 mph |
| Friday 10/2 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 77° / — | 21% | 20 mph |
Today's Details — Saturday, September 26
- Conditions: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
- High / Low: 82°F / 65°F
- Wind: S 14 mph, gusts to 31 mph
- Precipitation: 24% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 6.05 — High — sunscreen recommended
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:21 / 19:20
- Daylight: 12.0 hours (4.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 31 mph.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.05; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Afternoon (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 91%
- Dew Point: Up to 67°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Drizzle, 68°F, 86% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 79°F, 66% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 71°F, 82% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 36 (peak 46) — Good
- PM2.5: 7.3 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.
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