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Coolest Afternoon Comes Friday Before Hays Warms to 69°F Monday
November 5, 2026
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Hays, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 53°F to 69°F, lows from 33°F to 44°F, limited rain chances.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Monday, with a high near 69°F.
- Coolest morning: Thursday, with a low near 33°F.
- Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
- Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 22 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 11/5 | Mostly Cloudy | 55° / 33° | 2% | 21 mph |
| Friday 11/6 | Partly Sunny | 53° / 33° | 0% | 12 mph |
| Saturday 11/7 | Mostly Sunny | 62° / 38° | 1% | 12 mph |
| Sunday 11/8 | Sunny | 65° / 41° | 0% | 17 mph |
| Monday 11/9 | Sunny | 69° / 42° | 0% | 22 mph |
| Tuesday 11/10 | Sunny | 64° / 44° | 0% | 12 mph |
| Wednesday 11/11 | Mostly Sunny | 66° / — | 1% | 17 mph |
Today's Details — Thursday, November 5
- Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
- High / Low: 55°F / 33°F
- Wind: NNW 13 mph, gusts to 21 mph
- Precipitation: 2% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 3.25 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:09 / 17:32
- Daylight: 10.4 hours (8.5 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 94%
- Dew Point: Up to 44°F
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Partly cloudy, 45°F, 72% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 53°F, 65% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 44°F, 84% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 24 (peak 28) — Good
- PM2.5: 2.1 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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