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Windiest Day Comes Saturday With Gusts Near 39 MPH in Abilene

October 20, 2026 weather, forecast

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 67°F to 77°F, lows from 52°F to 58°F, limited rain chances.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Thursday, with a high near 77°F.
Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 52°F.
Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
Windiest stretch: Saturday, with gusts up to 39 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 10/20	Chance Rain Showers	70° / 52°	16%	24 mph
Wednesday 10/21	Chance Rain Showers then Sunny	73° / 53°	12%	19 mph
Thursday 10/22	Sunny	77° / 56°	0%	30 mph
Friday 10/23	Mostly Sunny	77° / 58°	0%	37 mph
Saturday 10/24	Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers	74° / 54°	25%	39 mph
Sunday 10/25	Slight Chance Rain Showers	70° / 52°	20%	28 mph
Monday 10/26	Chance Rain Showers	67° / —	27%	32 mph

Today's Details — Tuesday, October 20

Conditions: Chance Rain Showers
High / Low: 70°F / 52°F
Wind: S 10 mph, gusts to 24 mph
Precipitation: 16% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 3.75 — Moderate
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:43 / 18:43
Daylight: 11.0 hours (6.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

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

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 79%
Dew Point: Up to 50°F — comfortable

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 52°F, 78% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Partly cloudy, 71°F, 45% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 61°F, 62% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 37 (peak 42) — Good
PM2.5: 4.5 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.