Thunderstorm Chances Focus on Today, Sunday in Abilene

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 83°F to 91°F, lows from 67°F to 69°F, rain chances focused on Today, Sunday and Wednesday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.

What Matters Most This Week

• Warmest day: Friday, with a high near 91°F.
• Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 67°F.
• Rain chances: Best chances on Today, Sunday and Wednesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.50 inches.
• Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
• Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 35 mph.
• Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Saturday, August 22

• Conditions: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
• High / Low: 87°F / 67°F
• Wind: ENE 17 mph, gusts to 29 mph
• Precipitation: 40% chance
• UV Index: 7.15 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 06:49 / 20:14
• Daylight: 13.4 hours (7.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.15; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 66%
• Dew Point: Up to 69°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 72°F, 14% chance of precipitation, winds 11 mph, 82% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 84°F, winds 10 mph, 54% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 80°F, 63% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 43 (peak 61) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.