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Coolest Afternoon Comes Tuesday After Abilene Reaches 75°F Monday

November 1, 2026 weather, forecast
Coolest Afternoon Comes Tuesday After Abilene Reaches 75°F Monday

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 62°F to 75°F, lows from 41°F to 60°F, rain chances focused on Monday and Tuesday.

What Matters Most This Week

  • Warmest day: Monday, with a high near 75°F.
  • Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 41°F.
  • Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Monday and Tuesday.
  • Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Monday.
  • Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 47 mph.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
11/1
Mostly Cloudy69° / 60°6%31 mph
Monday
11/2
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms75° / 52°62%47 mph
Tuesday
11/3
Chance Rain Showers62° / 42°51%28 mph
Wednesday
11/4
Mostly Sunny62° / 41°7%25 mph
Thursday
11/5
Partly Sunny63° / 42°14%17 mph
Friday
11/6
Mostly Sunny65° / 43°2%11 mph
Saturday
11/7
Mostly Sunny67° / —12%30 mph

Today's Details — Sunday, November 1

  • Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
  • High / Low: 69°F / 60°F
  • Wind: SE 10 mph, gusts to 31 mph
  • Precipitation: 6% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
  • UV Index: 4.1 — Moderate
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:56 / 17:28
  • Daylight: 10.5 hours

What Matters Most Today

  • Wind impact: gusts up to 31 mph.
  • Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 96%
  • Dew Point: Up to 60°F — comfortable

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 61°F, 94% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 64°F, 85% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 63°F, 89% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 39 (peak 53) — Good
  • PM2.5: 8.1 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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