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Coolest Afternoon Comes Sunday Before Salina Reaches 83°F
October 3, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 72°F to 83°F, lows from 46°F to 61°F, limited rain chances.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Thursday, with a high near 83°F.
- Coolest morning: Sunday, with a low near 46°F.
- Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
- Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 35 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/3 | Sunny | 76° / 54° | 0% | 13 mph |
| Sunday 10/4 | Sunny | 72° / 46° | 0% | 21 mph |
| Monday 10/5 | Sunny | 72° / 54° | 0% | 19 mph |
| Tuesday 10/6 | Sunny | 79° / 58° | 0% | 32 mph |
| Wednesday 10/7 | Sunny | 82° / 61° | 0% | 35 mph |
| Thursday 10/8 | Sunny | 83° / 61° | 1% | 30 mph |
| Friday 10/9 | Sunny | 83° / — | 1% | 35 mph |
Today's Details — Saturday, October 3
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 76°F / 54°F
- Wind: SSE 7 mph, gusts to 13 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 5.85 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:28 / 19:09
- Daylight: 11.7 hours (10.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Afternoon (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 90%
- Dew Point: Up to 57°F — comfortable
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 53°F, 83% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 71°F, 52% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 61°F, 81% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 26 (peak 37) — Good
- PM2.5: 3.2 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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