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Coolest Morning Drops Near 35°F Thursday in Hays

November 2, 2026 weather, forecast
Coolest Morning Drops Near 35°F Thursday in Hays

Hays, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 54°F to 76°F, lows from 35°F to 46°F, rain chances focused on Monday night and Tuesday.

What Matters Most This Week

  • Warmest day: Today, with a high near 76°F.
  • Coolest morning: Thursday, with a low near 35°F.
  • Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances Monday night and Tuesday.
  • Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 49 mph.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
11/2
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers76° / 46°22%49 mph
Tuesday
11/3
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny54° / 39°33%46 mph
Wednesday
11/4
Sunny59° / 38°0%14 mph
Thursday
11/5
Mostly Sunny55° / 35°12%14 mph
Friday
11/6
Sunny59° / 39°1%14 mph
Saturday
11/7
Mostly Sunny60° / 39°8%32 mph
Sunday
11/8
Slight Chance Rain Showers59° / —15%39 mph

Today's Details — Monday, November 2

  • Conditions: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
  • High / Low: 76°F / 46°F
  • Wind: SSW 25 mph, gusts to 49 mph
  • Precipitation: 22% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
  • UV Index: 4.4 — Moderate
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 07:05 / 17:35
  • Daylight: 10.5 hours (8.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Wind impact: gusts up to 49 mph.
  • Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 94%
  • Dew Point: Up to 64°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 68°F, 89% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 73°F, 64% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 58°F, 90% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 31 (peak 31) — Good
  • PM2.5: 2.8 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.

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