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Coolest Afternoon Comes Tuesday After Hays Reaches 76°F Monday
November 1, 2026
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Hays, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 56°F to 76°F, lows from 38°F to 59°F, rain chances focused on Monday and Tuesday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Monday, with a high near 76°F.
- Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 38°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 45 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 11/1 | Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy | 66° / 59° | 4% | 36 mph |
| Monday 11/2 | Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 76° / 46° | 36% | 45 mph |
| Tuesday 11/3 | Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 56° / 39° | 42% | 41 mph |
| Wednesday 11/4 | Sunny | 60° / 38° | 1% | 28 mph |
| Thursday 11/5 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 59° / 39° | 15% | 14 mph |
| Friday 11/6 | Mostly Sunny | 62° / 41° | 4% | 11 mph |
| Saturday 11/7 | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 62° / — | 20% | 38 mph |
Today's Details — Sunday, November 1
- Conditions: Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
- High / Low: 66°F / 59°F
- Wind: SSE 20 mph, gusts to 36 mph
- Precipitation: 4% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 2.65 — Low
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:04 / 17:36
- Daylight: 10.5 hours
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 36 mph.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 99%
- Dew Point: Up to 61°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 60°F, 94% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 61°F, 95% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 62°F, 96% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 33 (peak 41) — Good
- PM2.5: 5.6 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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