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Peak Gusts Near 40 MPH Arrive Saturday in Salina

October 20, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 67°F to 77°F, lows from 52°F to 60°F, rain chances focused on Saturday.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Thursday, with a high near 77°F.
Coolest morning: Sunday, with a low near 52°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Saturday.
Windiest stretch: Saturday, with gusts up to 40 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 10/20	Chance Rain Showers	71° / 54°	15%	24 mph
Wednesday 10/21	Chance Rain Showers then Sunny	74° / 54°	14%	21 mph
Thursday 10/22	Sunny	77° / 58°	0%	32 mph
Friday 10/23	Mostly Sunny	77° / 60°	0%	39 mph
Saturday 10/24	Chance Rain Showers	74° / 55°	34%	40 mph
Sunday 10/25	Slight Chance Rain Showers	70° / 52°	24%	32 mph
Monday 10/26	Chance Rain Showers	67° / —	27%	35 mph

Today's Details — Tuesday, October 20

Conditions: Chance Rain Showers
High / Low: 71°F / 54°F
Wind: SSE 12 mph, gusts to 24 mph
Precipitation: 15% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 4.6 — Moderate
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:45 / 18:44
Daylight: 11.0 hours (6.5 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 79%
Dew Point: Up to 51°F — comfortable

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 53°F, 77% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 71°F, 46% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 63°F, 63% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 37 (peak 42) — Good
PM2.5: 4.0 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.