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Coolest Afternoon Comes Friday Before Hays Warms to 69°F Monday

November 5, 2026 weather, forecast
Coolest Afternoon Comes Friday Before Hays Warms to 69°F Monday

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

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
11/5
Mostly Cloudy55° / 33°2%21 mph
Friday
11/6
Partly Sunny53° / 33°0%12 mph
Saturday
11/7
Mostly Sunny62° / 38°1%12 mph
Sunday
11/8
Sunny65° / 41°0%17 mph
Monday
11/9
Sunny69° / 42°0%22 mph
Tuesday
11/10
Sunny64° / 44°0%12 mph
Wednesday
11/11
Mostly Sunny66° / —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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