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Coolest Afternoon Comes Friday Before Hays Warms to 67°F Monday

November 4, 2026 weather, forecast
Coolest Afternoon Comes Friday Before Hays Warms to 67°F Monday

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

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
11/4
Sunny56° / 38°0%23 mph
Thursday
11/5
Partly Sunny53° / 32°3%20 mph
Friday
11/6
Mostly Sunny52° / 34°0%8 mph
Saturday
11/7
Mostly Sunny59° / 37°1%7 mph
Sunday
11/8
Sunny63° / 41°0%9 mph
Monday
11/9
Sunny67° / 42°0%20 mph
Tuesday
11/10
Mostly Sunny64° / —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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