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Monday Brings Abilene's Best Rain Chance

October 22, 2026 weather, forecast

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 63°F to 79°F, lows from 44°F to 58°F, rain chances focused on Monday.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Today, with a high near 79°F.
Coolest morning: Tuesday, with a low near 44°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 10/22	Sunny	79° / 56°	1%	17 mph
Friday 10/23	Mostly Sunny	78° / 58°	2%	25 mph
Saturday 10/24	Mostly Sunny	78° / 54°	0%	37 mph
Sunday 10/25	Partly Sunny	76° / 54°	5%	22 mph
Monday 10/26	Rain Showers Likely	66° / 45°	55%	19 mph
Tuesday 10/27	Slight Chance Rain Showers	63° / 44°	23%	22 mph
Wednesday 10/28	Slight Chance Rain Showers	66° / —	16%	29 mph

Today's Details — Thursday, October 22

Conditions: Sunny
High / Low: 79°F / 56°F
Wind: SE 10 mph, gusts to 17 mph
Precipitation: 1% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 4.8 — Moderate
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:45 / 18:40
Daylight: 10.9 hours (10.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

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

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 73%
Dew Point: Up to 54°F — comfortable

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 56°F, 70% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 79°F, 42% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 64°F, 63% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 51) — Good
PM2.5: 1.5 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.