Strongest Winds Arrive Thursday in Abilene, Gusting Near 39 MPH

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 93°F to 99°F, lows from 73°F to 82°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: Today, with a high near 99°F.
• Coolest morning: Sunday, with a low near 73°F.
• Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
• Windiest stretch: Thursday, with gusts up to 39 mph.
• Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Tuesday, September 1

• Conditions: Sunny
• High / Low: 99°F / 76°F
• Wind: SSW 14 mph, gusts to 27 mph
• Precipitation: 0% chance
• UV Index: 7.2 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 06:58 / 19:59
• Daylight: 13.0 hours

What Matters Most Today

• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.2; 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, 81°F, winds 10 mph, 46% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 98°F, winds 12 mph, 26% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 90°F, winds 10 mph, 32% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 46 (peak 58) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 10.5 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.