Cold Morning Gives Way to Mild Afternoon Under Overcast Skies in Salina

Salina, Kansas — Bundle up if you're heading out early this Wednesday. Temperatures are starting in the mid-20s with wind chills near 20°F, but a southerly breeze will push us into the low 50s by this afternoon as cloud cover builds through the day.

Today's Forecast — Wednesday, February 11

We're looking at a classic February pattern today: a chilly, clear morning transitioning to an overcast afternoon. Skies start mostly clear through mid-morning before clouds roll in from the south. By noon, expect full overcast conditions that will stick around through the evening.

• High / Low: 53°F / 26°F (feels like 20°F to 46°F with wind chill)
• Wind: South 5–7 mph, gusts up to 13 mph
• Precipitation: None expected — 0% chance
• UV Index: 3.7 (Moderate) — Even under clouds, UV exposure adds up if you're outside for extended periods
• Sunrise / Sunset: 7:25 AM / 6:03 PM (10.6 hours of daylight)

Through the Day

• Morning (6 AM – Noon): Clear to partly cloudy skies, temperatures climbing from 26°F to the low 40s. Humidity starts high (75–80%) but drops quickly as the air warms. Frost possible on vehicles and grassy areas early.
• Afternoon (Noon – 6 PM): Overcast moves in with temperatures peaking near 53°F. Humidity drops to a comfortable 30–37%. The warmest part of the day will be between 2–4 PM.
• Evening (6 PM – Midnight): Clouds persist as temperatures fall back through the 40s. Light south winds continue. Humidity climbs back to around 50%.

Air Quality

Air quality is Good today with an AQI around 23. No concerns for outdoor activity, including exercise. PM2.5 levels remain well below EPA thresholds at 6.7 µg/m³.

Looking Ahead — Thursday

More of the same overcast pattern, but warmer. Highs push into the low 60s with lows in the mid-30s. Still no precipitation in sight, though clouds will limit sunshine to about 4.5 hours. Enjoy the mild stretch while it lasts.

Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data via Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.