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Monday Brings Abilene's Best Storm Chance

October 29, 2026 weather, forecast
Monday Brings Abilene's Best Storm Chance

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 64°F to 76°F, lows from 45°F to 59°F, rain chances focused on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday.

What Matters Most This Week

  • Warmest day: Today, with a high near 76°F.
  • Coolest morning: Tuesday, with a low near 45°F.
  • Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday.
  • Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Friday and Monday.
  • Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 41 mph.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
10/29
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms76° / 59°22%21 mph
Friday
10/30
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms74° / 54°81%31 mph
Saturday
10/31
Chance Rain Showers68° / 52°33%26 mph
Sunday
11/1
Mostly Cloudy71° / 57°11%29 mph
Monday
11/2
Showers And Thunderstorms73° / 51°84%41 mph
Tuesday
11/3
Rain Showers Likely65° / 45°57%28 mph
Wednesday
11/4
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny64° / —18%36 mph

Today's Details — Thursday, October 29

  • Conditions: Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
  • High / Low: 76°F / 59°F
  • Wind: NE 5 mph, gusts to 21 mph
  • Precipitation: 22% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
  • UV Index: 4.25 — Moderate
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 07:53 / 18:31
  • Daylight: 10.6 hours (9.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

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

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 93%
  • Dew Point: Up to 62°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 60°F, 88% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 75°F, 64% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 68°F, 81% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 36 (peak 36) — Good
  • PM2.5: 4.1 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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