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Coolest Afternoon Comes Friday Before Hays Warms to 67°F Monday
November 4, 2026
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Hays, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 52°F to 67°F, lows from 32°F to 42°F, limited rain chances.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Monday, with a high near 67°F.
- Coolest morning: Thursday, with a low near 32°F.
- Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
- Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 23 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 11/4 | Sunny | 56° / 38° | 0% | 23 mph |
| Thursday 11/5 | Partly Sunny | 53° / 32° | 3% | 20 mph |
| Friday 11/6 | Mostly Sunny | 52° / 34° | 0% | 8 mph |
| Saturday 11/7 | Mostly Sunny | 59° / 37° | 1% | 7 mph |
| Sunday 11/8 | Sunny | 63° / 41° | 0% | 9 mph |
| Monday 11/9 | Sunny | 67° / 42° | 0% | 20 mph |
| Tuesday 11/10 | Mostly Sunny | 64° / — | 0% | 19 mph |
Today's Details — Wednesday, November 4
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 56°F / 38°F
- Wind: WNW 10 mph, gusts to 23 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 4.2 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:08 / 17:33
- Daylight: 10.4 hours (9.8 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Afternoon (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 86%
- Dew Point: Up to 43°F
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 43°F, 78% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 54°F, 57% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 43°F, 81% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 28 (peak 31) — Good
- PM2.5: 1.3 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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