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Coolest Afternoon Comes Today Before Salina Reaches 81°F
October 18, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 63°F to 81°F, lows from 46°F to 61°F, limited rain chances.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Friday, with a high near 81°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 46°F.
- Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
- Windiest stretch: Saturday, with gusts up to 40 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/18 | Sunny | 63° / 46° | 0% | 31 mph |
| Monday 10/19 | Partly Sunny | 64° / 48° | 7% | 25 mph |
| Tuesday 10/20 | Mostly Sunny | 68° / 53° | 6% | 26 mph |
| Wednesday 10/21 | Sunny | 75° / 55° | 10% | 32 mph |
| Thursday 10/22 | Sunny | 80° / 59° | 0% | 32 mph |
| Friday 10/23 | Mostly Sunny | 81° / 61° | 5% | 39 mph |
| Saturday 10/24 | Chance Rain Showers | 78° / — | 28% | 40 mph |
Today's Details — Sunday, October 18
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 63°F / 46°F
- Wind: S 16 mph, gusts to 31 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 5 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:43 / 18:47
- Daylight: 11.1 hours (10.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 31 mph.
- Best outdoor window: Afternoon (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 82%
- Dew Point: Up to 43°F
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 45°F, 73% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 65°F, 39% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 53°F, 63% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 31 (peak 36) — Good
- PM2.5: 1.0 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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