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Monday Brings Abilene's Best Rain Chance

October 21, 2026 weather, forecast

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 60°F to 77°F, lows from 45°F to 59°F, rain chances focused on Monday.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Thursday, with a high near 77°F.
Coolest morning: Monday, with a low near 45°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Monday.
Windiest stretch: Saturday, with gusts up to 37 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 10/21	Chance Rain Showers then Sunny	75° / 52°	14%	15 mph
Thursday 10/22	Mostly Sunny	77° / 56°	1%	21 mph
Friday 10/23	Mostly Sunny	77° / 59°	0%	36 mph
Saturday 10/24	Mostly Sunny	77° / 54°	3%	37 mph
Sunday 10/25	Chance Rain Showers	71° / 50°	29%	28 mph
Monday 10/26	Chance Rain Showers	64° / 45°	50%	27 mph
Tuesday 10/27	Slight Chance Rain Showers	60° / —	23%	17 mph

Today's Details — Wednesday, October 21

Conditions: Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
High / Low: 75°F / 52°F
Wind: S 5 mph, gusts to 15 mph
Precipitation: 14% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 4.85 — Moderate
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:44 / 18:41
Daylight: 10.9 hours (10.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

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

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 79%
Dew Point: Up to 58°F — comfortable

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 58°F, 71% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 77°F, 53% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 65°F, 72% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 46) — Good
PM2.5: 4.3 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.