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Coolest Afternoon Comes Today Before Abilene Reaches 80°F
October 18, 2026
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Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 67°F to 80°F, lows from 47°F to 60°F, limited rain chances.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Thursday, with a high near 80°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 47°F.
- Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
- Windiest stretch: Saturday, with gusts up to 38 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/18 | Sunny | 67° / 47° | 0% | 28 mph |
| Monday 10/19 | Partly Sunny | 68° / 48° | 1% | 22 mph |
| Tuesday 10/20 | Mostly Sunny | 69° / 53° | 4% | 27 mph |
| Wednesday 10/21 | Sunny | 75° / 55° | 5% | 29 mph |
| Thursday 10/22 | Sunny | 80° / 58° | 0% | 30 mph |
| Friday 10/23 | Mostly Sunny | 80° / 60° | 3% | 36 mph |
| Saturday 10/24 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 78° / — | 24% | 38 mph |
Today's Details — Sunday, October 18
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 67°F / 47°F
- Wind: S 15 mph, gusts to 28 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 4.95 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:41 / 18:45
- Daylight: 11.1 hours (10.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Afternoon (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 84%
- Dew Point: Up to 42°F
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 42°F, 82% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 64°F, 41% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 50°F, 68% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 30 (peak 37) — 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.
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