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Windiest Day Comes Wednesday With Gusts Near 34 MPH in Salina
October 2, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 68°F to 83°F, lows from 46°F to 62°F, limited rain chances.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Thursday, with a high near 83°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 46°F.
- Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
- Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 34 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/2 | Sunny | 68° / 46° | 0% | 24 mph |
| Saturday 10/3 | Sunny | 72° / 53° | 0% | 14 mph |
| Sunday 10/4 | Sunny | 74° / 49° | 0% | 24 mph |
| Monday 10/5 | Sunny | 73° / 55° | 0% | 22 mph |
| Tuesday 10/6 | Sunny | 80° / 62° | 0% | 34 mph |
| Wednesday 10/7 | Sunny | 82° / 58° | 3% | 34 mph |
| Thursday 10/8 | Sunny | 83° / — | 0% | 29 mph |
Today's Details — Friday, October 2
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 68°F / 46°F
- Wind: NE 9 mph, gusts to 24 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 5.9 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:27 / 19:11
- Daylight: 11.7 hours (10.1 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Afternoon (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 89%
- Dew Point: Up to 52°F — comfortable
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 53°F, 79% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 64°F, 55% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 56°F, 87% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 25 (peak 32) — Good
- PM2.5: 1.9 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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