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Monday Brings Abilene's Best Rain Chance

October 23, 2026 weather, forecast

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 69°F to 79°F, lows from 52°F to 59°F, rain chances focused on Monday and Thursday.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Today, with a high near 79°F.
Coolest morning: Monday, with a low near 52°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Monday and Thursday.
Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 41 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 10/23	Mostly Sunny	79° / 59°	1%	27 mph
Saturday 10/24	Mostly Sunny	79° / 54°	0%	26 mph
Sunday 10/25	Mostly Cloudy	77° / 56°	1%	20 mph
Monday 10/26	Chance Rain Showers	72° / 52°	41%	24 mph
Tuesday 10/27	Slight Chance Rain Showers	69° / 52°	24%	16 mph
Wednesday 10/28	Slight Chance Rain Showers	73° / 52°	22%	41 mph
Thursday 10/29	Chance Rain Showers	69° / —	37%	39 mph

Today's Details — Friday, October 23

Conditions: Mostly Sunny
High / Low: 79°F / 59°F
Wind: S 15 mph, gusts to 27 mph
Precipitation: 1% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 4.25 — Moderate
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:46 / 18:39
Daylight: 10.9 hours (9.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

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

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 71%
Dew Point: Up to 50°F — comfortable

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 58°F, 71% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 78°F, 38% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 67°F, 48% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 44 (peak 62) — 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.