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Peak Gusts Near 48 MPH Arrive Tuesday in Hays

November 3, 2026 weather, forecast
Peak Gusts Near 48 MPH Arrive Tuesday in Hays

Hays, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 54°F to 66°F, lows from 34°F to 40°F, rain chances focused on Tuesday.

What Matters Most This Week

  • Warmest day: Monday, with a high near 66°F.
  • Coolest morning: Thursday, with a low near 34°F.
  • Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Tuesday, peaking near 85% Tuesday.
  • Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 48 mph.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
11/3
Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy54° / 38°85%48 mph
Wednesday
11/4
Sunny59° / 40°0%28 mph
Thursday
11/5
Partly Sunny55° / 34°5%21 mph
Friday
11/6
Mostly Sunny56° / 36°0%11 mph
Saturday
11/7
Mostly Sunny61° / 39°4%14 mph
Sunday
11/8
Sunny61° / 39°2%25 mph
Monday
11/9
Sunny66° / —1%26 mph

Today's Details — Tuesday, November 3

  • Conditions: Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
  • High / Low: 54°F / 38°F
  • Wind: NNW 25 mph, gusts to 48 mph
  • Precipitation: 85% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
  • UV Index: 1.35 — Low
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 07:06 / 17:34
  • Daylight: 10.5 hours (0.7 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

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

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 94%
  • Dew Point: Up to 53°F — comfortable

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Rain, 50°F, 90% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 50°F, 85% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 46°F, 87% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 24 (peak 29) — Good
  • PM2.5: 1.7 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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