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Up to 1.46 Inches of Rain Possible in Colby This Week

August 24, 2026 weather, forecast

Colby, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 86°F to 98°F, lows from 63°F to 72°F, rain chances focused on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Saturday, with a high near 98°F.
Coolest morning: Tuesday, with a low near 63°F.
Rain chances: Best chances on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 1.46 inches.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Tuesday and Thursday.
Windiest stretch: Friday, with gusts up to 34 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 8/24	Sunny	97° / 66°	1%	26 mph
Tuesday 8/25	Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	91° / 63°	23% / 0.89"	32 mph
Wednesday 8/26	Sunny	86° / 63°	11% / 0.30"	22 mph
Thursday 8/27	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny	87° / 64°	26% / 0.06"	31 mph
Friday 8/28	Sunny	94° / 67°	12%	34 mph
Saturday 8/29	Mostly Sunny	98° / 67°	3% / 0.18"	28 mph
Sunday 8/30	Sunny	97° / 72°	7%	21 mph

Today's Details — Monday, August 24

Conditions: Sunny
High / Low: 97°F / 66°F
Wind: SSE 13 mph, gusts to 26 mph
Precipitation: 1% chance
UV Index: 7.7 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:05 / 20:27
Daylight: 13.4 hours (10.2 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.7; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 51%
Dew Point: Up to 66°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 70°F, 79% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 91°F, 37% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 87°F, 38% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 46 (peak 49) — Good
PM2.5: 10.2 µg/m³

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