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Overnight Lows Bottom Out Near 53°F in Salina
October 26, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 70°F to 79°F, lows from 53°F to 59°F, rain chances focused on Friday and Saturday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Wednesday, with a high near 79°F.
- Coolest morning: Saturday, with a low near 53°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Friday and Saturday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Friday.
- Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 41 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/26 | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 76° / 54° | 18% | 23 mph |
| Tuesday 10/27 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 70° / 56° | 20% | 18 mph |
| Wednesday 10/28 | Sunny | 79° / 58° | 8% | 41 mph |
| Thursday 10/29 | Mostly Sunny | 79° / 59° | 13% | 29 mph |
| Friday 10/30 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 73° / 55° | 63% | 33 mph |
| Saturday 10/31 | Chance Rain Showers | 70° / 53° | 39% | 22 mph |
| Sunday 11/1 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 70° / — | 18% | 25 mph |
Today's Details — Monday, October 26
- Conditions: Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- High / Low: 76°F / 54°F
- Wind: S 14 mph, gusts to 23 mph
- Precipitation: 18% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 4.55 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:51 / 18:36
- Daylight: 10.8 hours (6.8 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 92%
- Dew Point: Up to 59°F — comfortable
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 58°F, 85% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Partly cloudy, 76°F, 39% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 67°F, 59% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 43 (peak 50) — Good
- PM2.5: 9.4 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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