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Coolest Morning Drops Near 49°F Today in Abilene

October 19, 2026 weather, forecast

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 67°F to 78°F, lows from 49°F to 60°F, rain chances focused on Saturday.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Thursday, with a high near 78°F.
Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 49°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Saturday.
Windiest stretch: Saturday, with gusts up to 38 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 10/19	Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny	67° / 49°	13%	22 mph
Tuesday 10/20	Mostly Sunny	69° / 53°	1%	19 mph
Wednesday 10/21	Sunny	75° / 55°	6%	26 mph
Thursday 10/22	Sunny	78° / 59°	0%	30 mph
Friday 10/23	Mostly Sunny	76° / 60°	5%	38 mph
Saturday 10/24	Chance Rain Showers	74° / 54°	38%	38 mph
Sunday 10/25	Slight Chance Rain Showers	71° / —	23%	17 mph

Today's Details — Monday, October 19

Conditions: Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
High / Low: 67°F / 49°F
Wind: S 10 mph, gusts to 22 mph
Precipitation: 13% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 4.7 — Moderate
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:42 / 18:44
Daylight: 11.0 hours (7.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 78%
Dew Point: Up to 44°F

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 49°F, 68% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 70°F, 38% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 55°F, 57% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 34 (peak 40) — Good
PM2.5: 2.9 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.