Strongest Winds Arrive Sunday in Abilene, Gusting Near 42 MPH

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 90°F to 100°F, lows from 71°F to 83°F, limited rain chances. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.

What Matters Most This Week

• Warmest day: Sunday, with a high near 100°F.
• Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 71°F.
• Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
• Windiest stretch: Sunday, with gusts up to 42 mph.
• Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Friday, August 28

• Conditions: Mostly Sunny
• High / Low: 90°F / 71°F
• Wind: SSE 10 mph, gusts to 18 mph
• Precipitation: 3% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
• UV Index: 7.3 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 06:54 / 20:05
• Daylight: 13.2 hours (11.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.3; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 49%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 70°F, 70% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 87°F, 35% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 82°F, 38% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 48 (peak 53) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 9.7 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.