Dry Stretch Takes Hold in Abilene, with Highs Peaking Near 99°F

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 95°F to 99°F, lows from 75°F to 82°F, limited rain chances.

What Matters Most This Week

• Warmest day: Sunday, with a high near 99°F.
• Coolest morning: Thursday, with a low near 75°F.
• Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
• Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Friday.
• Windiest stretch: Thursday, with gusts up to 40 mph.
• Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Saturday, August 29

• Conditions: Mostly Sunny
• High / Low: 97°F / 77°F
• Wind: S 18 mph, gusts to 31 mph
• Precipitation: 3% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
• UV Index: 7.05 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 06:55 / 20:03
• Daylight: 13.1 hours (10.4 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Wind impact: gusts up to 31 mph.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.05; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 36%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 77°F, 49% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 94°F, winds 18 mph, 26% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Partly cloudy, 89°F, winds 12 mph, 32% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 50 (peak 79) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 10.3 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.