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Saturday Brings Andover's Best Storm Chance

September 23, 2026 weather, forecast
Saturday Brings Andover's Best Storm Chance

Andover, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 83°F to 89°F, lows from 59°F to 69°F, rain chances focused on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.

What Matters Most This Week

  • Warmest day: Monday, with a high near 89°F.
  • Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 59°F.
  • Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.
  • Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.
  • Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 40 mph.
  • Sun safety: UV runs high on Today.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
9/23
Mostly Sunny83° / 59°0%19 mph
Thursday
9/24
Mostly Cloudy85° / 64°4%19 mph
Friday
9/25
Chance Rain Showers84° / 66°39%31 mph
Saturday
9/26
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely87° / 66°65%30 mph
Sunday
9/27
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny88° / 68°32%18 mph
Monday
9/28
Slight Chance Rain Showers89° / 69°20%23 mph
Tuesday
9/29
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely84° / —63%40 mph

Today's Details — Wednesday, September 23

  • Conditions: Mostly Sunny
  • High / Low: 83°F / 59°F
  • Wind: E 9 mph, gusts to 19 mph
  • Precipitation: 0% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
  • UV Index: 6.4 — High — sunscreen recommended
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 07:17 / 19:23
  • Daylight: 12.1 hours (9.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.4; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Afternoon (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 96%
  • Dew Point: Up to 62°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 62°F, 94% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 82°F, 43% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 72°F, 57% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 43) — Good
  • PM2.5: 7.8 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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