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Overnight Lows Bottom Out Near 53°F in Abilene

October 26, 2026 weather, forecast
Overnight Lows Bottom Out Near 53°F in Abilene

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 70°F to 79°F, lows from 53°F to 58°F, rain chances focused on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

What Matters Most This Week

  • Warmest day: Wednesday, with a high near 79°F.
  • Coolest morning: Saturday, with a low near 53°F.
  • Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
  • Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Friday.
  • Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 39 mph.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
10/26
Partly Sunny77° / 55°8%20 mph
Tuesday
10/27
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy70° / 55°37%18 mph
Wednesday
10/28
Sunny79° / 58°9%39 mph
Thursday
10/29
Mostly Sunny79° / 58°13%20 mph
Friday
10/30
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely74° / 55°62%28 mph
Saturday
10/31
Chance Rain Showers70° / 53°36%20 mph
Sunday
11/1
Slight Chance Rain Showers71° / —19%21 mph

Today's Details — Monday, October 26

  • Conditions: Partly Sunny
  • High / Low: 77°F / 55°F
  • Wind: S 15 mph, gusts to 20 mph
  • Precipitation: 8% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
  • UV Index: 4.55 — Moderate
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 07:49 / 18:35
  • Daylight: 10.8 hours (8.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

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

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 91%
  • Dew Point: Up to 57°F — comfortable

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Partly cloudy, 56°F, 88% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Partly cloudy, 76°F, 38% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 68°F, 48% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 42 (peak 51) — Good
  • PM2.5: 9.2 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.

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