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Coolest Afternoon Comes Today Before Salina Reaches 81°F

October 18, 2026 weather, forecast
Coolest Afternoon Comes Today Before Salina Reaches 81°F

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

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
10/18
Sunny63° / 46°0%31 mph
Monday
10/19
Partly Sunny64° / 48°7%25 mph
Tuesday
10/20
Mostly Sunny68° / 53°6%26 mph
Wednesday
10/21
Sunny75° / 55°10%32 mph
Thursday
10/22
Sunny80° / 59°0%32 mph
Friday
10/23
Mostly Sunny81° / 61°5%39 mph
Saturday
10/24
Chance Rain Showers78° / —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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