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Heat Peaks Monday Near 91°F in Abilene
October 10, 2026
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Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 67°F to 91°F, lows from 51°F to 72°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday and Thursday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Monday, with a high near 91°F.
- Coolest morning: Thursday, with a low near 51°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 42 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/10 | Sunny | 89° / 67° | 0% | 34 mph |
| Sunday 10/11 | Mostly Sunny | 89° / 72° | 0% | 31 mph |
| Monday 10/12 | Sunny | 91° / 65° | 1% | 42 mph |
| Tuesday 10/13 | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 83° / 62° | 21% | 29 mph |
| Wednesday 10/14 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 78° / 57° | 64% | 33 mph |
| Thursday 10/15 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 74° / 51° | 43% | 34 mph |
| Friday 10/16 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 67° / — | 15% | 34 mph |
Today's Details — Saturday, October 10
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 89°F / 67°F
- Wind: S 20 mph, gusts to 34 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 5.4 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:33 / 18:57
- Daylight: 11.4 hours (10.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 34 mph.
- Best outdoor window: Afternoon (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 71%
- Dew Point: Up to 56°F — comfortable
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 65°F, 65% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 86°F, 33% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 72°F, 42% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 51 (peak 72) — Moderate
- PM2.5: 2.1 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.
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