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Overnight Lows Bottom Out Near 60°F in Salina

September 26, 2026 weather, forecast
Overnight Lows Bottom Out Near 60°F in Salina

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

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
9/26
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny82° / 65°24%31 mph
Sunday
9/27
Mostly Sunny81° / 65°3%24 mph
Monday
9/28
Partly Sunny80° / 67°14%32 mph
Tuesday
9/29
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms78° / 66°87%39 mph
Wednesday
9/30
Showers And Thunderstorms76° / 63°81%35 mph
Thursday
10/1
Chance Rain Showers75° / 60°53%30 mph
Friday
10/2
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms77° / —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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