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Overnight Lows Bottom Out Near 53°F in Abilene
October 26, 2026
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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
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/26 | Partly Sunny | 77° / 55° | 8% | 20 mph |
| Tuesday 10/27 | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 70° / 55° | 37% | 18 mph |
| Wednesday 10/28 | Sunny | 79° / 58° | 9% | 39 mph |
| Thursday 10/29 | Mostly Sunny | 79° / 58° | 13% | 20 mph |
| Friday 10/30 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 74° / 55° | 62% | 28 mph |
| Saturday 10/31 | Chance Rain Showers | 70° / 53° | 36% | 20 mph |
| Sunday 11/1 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 71° / — | 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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