Triple-Digit Heat Targets Today in Abilene

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 94°F to 102°F, lows from 75°F to 80°F, limited rain chances.

What Matters Most This Week

• Warmest day: Today, with a high near 102°F.
• Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 75°F.
• Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
• Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 40 mph.
• Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Sunday, August 30

• Conditions: Sunny
• High / Low: 102°F / 78°F
• Wind: SSW 17 mph, gusts to 36 mph
• Precipitation: 11% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
• UV Index: 6.95 — High — sunscreen recommended
• Sunrise / Sunset: 06:56 / 20:02
• Daylight: 13.1 hours (12.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Wind impact: gusts up to 36 mph.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.95; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 34%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 80°F, winds 12 mph, 45% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 97°F, winds 15 mph, 27% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 93°F, winds 12 mph, 30% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 47 (peak 63) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 7.5 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.