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Coolest Morning Drops Near 42°F Friday in Abilene

October 11, 2026 weather, forecast

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 62°F to 91°F, lows from 42°F to 71°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday and Thursday.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Monday, with a high near 91°F.
Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 42°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Wednesday and Thursday.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Wednesday and Thursday.
Windiest stretch: Friday, with gusts up to 44 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 10/11	Mostly Sunny	89° / 71°	1%	33 mph
Monday 10/12	Sunny	91° / 69°	2%	31 mph
Tuesday 10/13	Sunny then Chance Rain Showers	88° / 63°	29%	42 mph
Wednesday 10/14	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	76° / 57°	73%	29 mph
Thursday 10/15	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	71° / 50°	71%	32 mph
Friday 10/16	Mostly Sunny	64° / 42°	10%	44 mph
Saturday 10/17	Sunny	62° / —	6%	26 mph

Today's Details — Sunday, October 11

Conditions: Mostly Sunny
High / Low: 89°F / 71°F
Wind: S 20 mph, gusts to 33 mph
Precipitation: 1% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 5.15 — Moderate
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:34 / 18:56
Daylight: 11.4 hours (6.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Wind impact: gusts up to 33 mph.
Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 64%
Dew Point: Up to 57°F — comfortable

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 67°F, 58% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 87°F, 36% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 78°F, 44% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 50 (peak 50) — Good
PM2.5: 3.4 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.