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Today Brings Abilene's Best Rain Chance

October 15, 2026 weather, forecast

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 55°F to 78°F, lows from 32°F to 55°F, rain chances focused on Today.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Wednesday, with a high near 78°F.
Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 32°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today.
Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 42 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 10/15	Patchy Fog	60° / 41°	64%	42 mph
Friday 10/16	Mostly Sunny	55° / 32°	2%	42 mph
Saturday 10/17	Widespread Frost then Sunny	59° / 38°	0%	29 mph
Sunday 10/18	Sunny	66° / 46°	0%	36 mph
Monday 10/19	Mostly Sunny	72° / 49°	2%	36 mph
Tuesday 10/20	Sunny	76° / 55°	1%	27 mph
Wednesday 10/21	Slight Chance Rain Showers	78° / —	16%	27 mph

Today's Details — Thursday, October 15

Conditions: Patchy Fog
High / Low: 60°F / 41°F
Wind: N 15 mph, gusts to 42 mph
Precipitation: 64% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 2.65 — Low
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:38 / 18:50
Daylight: 11.2 hours

What Matters Most Today

Wind impact: gusts up to 42 mph.
Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 98%
Dew Point: Up to 59°F — comfortable

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 58°F, 97% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 56°F, 88% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 53°F, 85% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 28 (peak 28) — Good
PM2.5: 1.3 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.