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Monday Brings Hays' Best Storm Chance

October 31, 2026 weather, forecast

Hays, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 56°F to 72°F, lows from 39°F to 58°F, rain chances focused on Today, Monday and Tuesday.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Monday, with a high near 72°F.
Coolest morning: Tuesday, with a low near 39°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today, Monday and Tuesday.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Monday.
Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 51 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 10/31	Rain Showers Likely	60° / 50°	73%	25 mph
Sunday 11/1	Cloudy	65° / 58°	7%	38 mph
Monday 11/2	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	72° / 45°	66%	51 mph
Tuesday 11/3	Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny	56° / 39°	42%	40 mph
Wednesday 11/4	Sunny	61° / 40°	5%	25 mph
Thursday 11/5	Sunny	60° / 40°	8%	30 mph
Friday 11/6	Mostly Sunny	60° / —	5%	16 mph

Today's Details — Saturday, October 31

Conditions: Rain Showers Likely
High / Low: 60°F / 50°F
Wind: SSE 13 mph, gusts to 25 mph
Precipitation: 73% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 2 — Low
Sunrise / Sunset: 08:03 / 18:37
Daylight: 10.6 hours

What Matters Most Today

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

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 98%
Dew Point: Up to 57°F — comfortable

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 55°F, 95% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 59°F, 88% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 57°F, 92% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 36 (peak 36) — Good
PM2.5: 6.8 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.