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Coolest Morning Drops Near 28°F Thursday in Abilene

November 12, 2026 weather, forecast
Coolest Morning Drops Near 28°F Thursday in Abilene

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 50°F to 61°F, lows from 28°F to 43°F, limited rain chances.

What Matters Most This Week

  • Warmest day: Wednesday, with a high near 61°F.
  • Coolest morning: Thursday, with a low near 28°F.
  • Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
  • Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 44 mph.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
11/12
Mostly Sunny55° / 28°1%17 mph
Friday
11/13
Sunny50° / 28°0%14 mph
Saturday
11/14
Partly Sunny50° / 35°1%27 mph
Sunday
11/15
Slight Chance Rain Showers50° / 33°24%27 mph
Monday
11/16
Mostly Sunny54° / 35°0%20 mph
Tuesday
11/17
Mostly Sunny58° / 43°0%35 mph
Wednesday
11/18
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers61° / —15%44 mph

Today's Details — Thursday, November 12

  • Conditions: Mostly Sunny
  • High / Low: 55°F / 28°F
  • Wind: N 10 mph, gusts to 17 mph
  • Precipitation: 1% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
  • UV Index: 3.75 — Moderate
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 07:08 / 17:17
  • Daylight: 10.2 hours (9.2 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

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

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 90%
  • Dew Point: Up to 38°F

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 43°F, 80% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 53°F, 47% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 40°F, 64% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 28 (peak 35) — Good
  • PM2.5: 6.4 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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