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Coolest Morning Drops Near 38°F Thursday in Salina

November 2, 2026 weather, forecast
Coolest Morning Drops Near 38°F Thursday in Salina

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 59°F to 77°F, lows from 38°F to 52°F, rain chances focused on Today and Tuesday.

What Matters Most This Week

  • Warmest day: Today, with a high near 77°F.
  • Coolest morning: Thursday, with a low near 38°F.
  • Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today and Tuesday.
  • Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today.
  • Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 47 mph.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
11/2
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms77° / 52°68%47 mph
Tuesday
11/3
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy59° / 43°54%34 mph
Wednesday
11/4
Sunny62° / 41°0%17 mph
Thursday
11/5
Mostly Sunny59° / 38°8%10 mph
Friday
11/6
Sunny62° / 41°0%19 mph
Saturday
11/7
Mostly Sunny65° / 42°8%28 mph
Sunday
11/8
Slight Chance Rain Showers62° / —15%36 mph

Today's Details — Monday, November 2

  • Conditions: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
  • High / Low: 77°F / 52°F
  • Wind: S 28 mph, gusts to 47 mph
  • Precipitation: 68% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
  • UV Index: 3.6 — Moderate
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:58 / 17:28
  • Daylight: 10.5 hours (2.1 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Wind impact: gusts up to 47 mph.
  • Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 93%
  • Dew Point: Up to 66°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 66°F, 88% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 74°F, 74% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Partly cloudy, 66°F, 90% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 32 (peak 32) — Good
  • PM2.5: 5.5 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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