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Wednesday Brings Salina's Best Rain Chance
October 8, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 72°F to 87°F, lows from 56°F to 68°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Today, with a high near 87°F.
- Coolest morning: Tuesday, with a low near 56°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Wednesday.
- Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 46 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/8 | Sunny | 87° / 64° | 1% | 20 mph |
| Friday 10/9 | Sunny | 87° / 66° | 0% | 26 mph |
| Saturday 10/10 | Sunny | 86° / 64° | 0% | 40 mph |
| Sunday 10/11 | Sunny | 86° / 68° | 0% | 42 mph |
| Monday 10/12 | Sunny | 87° / 58° | 2% | 46 mph |
| Tuesday 10/13 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 72° / 56° | 19% | 26 mph |
| Wednesday 10/14 | Chance Rain Showers | 75° / — | 39% | 43 mph |
Today's Details — Thursday, October 8
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 87°F / 64°F
- Wind: SE 9 mph, gusts to 20 mph
- Precipitation: 1% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 5.55 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:33 / 19:02
- Daylight: 11.5 hours (10.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Afternoon (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 87%
- Dew Point: Up to 64°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 63°F, 87% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 85°F, 36% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 72°F, 53% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 61 (peak 63) — Moderate
- PM2.5: 10.1 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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