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Windiest Day Comes Saturday With Gusts Near 34 MPH in Salina
October 5, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 77°F to 86°F, lows from 58°F to 65°F, limited rain chances.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Tuesday, with a high near 86°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 58°F.
- Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
- Windiest stretch: Saturday, with gusts up to 34 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/5 | Patchy Fog then Sunny | 77° / 58° | 0% | 15 mph |
| Tuesday 10/6 | Sunny | 86° / 58° | 0% | 24 mph |
| Wednesday 10/7 | Sunny | 84° / 59° | 0% | 34 mph |
| Thursday 10/8 | Sunny | 81° / 60° | 1% | 23 mph |
| Friday 10/9 | Sunny | 81° / 62° | 5% | 27 mph |
| Saturday 10/10 | Sunny | 83° / 65° | 1% | 34 mph |
| Sunday 10/11 | Sunny | 83° / — | 1% | 29 mph |
Today's Details — Monday, October 5
- Conditions: Patchy Fog then Sunny
- High / Low: 77°F / 58°F
- Wind: SSE 8 mph, gusts to 15 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 5.65 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:30 / 19:06
- Daylight: 11.6 hours (10.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Afternoon (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 91%
- Dew Point: Up to 55°F — comfortable
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 53°F, 82% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 72°F, 53% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 59°F, 69% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 26 (peak 39) — Good
- PM2.5: 2.2 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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