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Coolest Morning Drops Near 38°F Thursday in Abilene

November 2, 2026 weather, forecast
Coolest Morning Drops Near 38°F Thursday in Abilene

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 60°F to 76°F, lows from 38°F to 52°F, rain chances focused on Today.

What Matters Most This Week

  • Warmest day: Today, with a high near 76°F.
  • Coolest morning: Thursday, with a low near 38°F.
  • Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today.
  • Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today.
  • Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 48 mph.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
11/2
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely76° / 52°60%48 mph
Tuesday
11/3
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy60° / 43°27%33 mph
Wednesday
11/4
Sunny63° / 40°0%22 mph
Thursday
11/5
Mostly Sunny60° / 38°8%11 mph
Friday
11/6
Sunny62° / 40°0%16 mph
Saturday
11/7
Mostly Sunny66° / 41°8%34 mph
Sunday
11/8
Slight Chance Rain Showers63° / —15%37 mph

Today's Details — Monday, November 2

  • Conditions: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
  • High / Low: 76°F / 52°F
  • Wind: S 25 mph, gusts to 48 mph
  • Precipitation: 60% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
  • UV Index: 2.8 — Low
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:57 / 17:27
  • Daylight: 10.5 hours (2.5 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Wind impact: gusts up to 48 mph.
  • Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 93%
  • Dew Point: Up to 66°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Drizzle, 65°F, 87% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Partly cloudy, 71°F, 84% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 64°F, 87% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 32 (peak 34) — Good
  • PM2.5: 5.9 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.

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