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Peak Gusts Near 48 MPH Arrive Tuesday in Hays
November 3, 2026
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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
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 11/3 | Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 54° / 38° | 85% | 48 mph |
| Wednesday 11/4 | Sunny | 59° / 40° | 0% | 28 mph |
| Thursday 11/5 | Partly Sunny | 55° / 34° | 5% | 21 mph |
| Friday 11/6 | Mostly Sunny | 56° / 36° | 0% | 11 mph |
| Saturday 11/7 | Mostly Sunny | 61° / 39° | 4% | 14 mph |
| Sunday 11/8 | Sunny | 61° / 39° | 2% | 25 mph |
| Monday 11/9 | Sunny | 66° / — | 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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