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Coolest Afternoon Comes Friday Before Andover Reaches 81°F

October 1, 2026 weather, forecast

Andover, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 68°F to 81°F, lows from 47°F to 58°F, rain chances focused on Today.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Wednesday, with a high near 81°F.
Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 47°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today.
Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 46 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 10/1	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	75° / 53°	89%	46 mph
Friday 10/2	Sunny	68° / 47°	2%	42 mph
Saturday 10/3	Sunny	72° / 54°	2%	16 mph
Sunday 10/4	Sunny	76° / 52°	4%	17 mph
Monday 10/5	Sunny	74° / 53°	0%	20 mph
Tuesday 10/6	Sunny	78° / 58°	0%	27 mph
Wednesday 10/7	Sunny	81° / —	5%	28 mph

Today's Details — Thursday, October 1

Conditions: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
High / Low: 75°F / 53°F
Wind: SE 9 mph, gusts to 46 mph
Precipitation: 89% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 1.85 — Low
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:24 / 19:11
Daylight: 11.8 hours (1.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Wind impact: gusts up to 46 mph.
Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 96%
Dew Point: Up to 71°F — oppressive humidity

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Rain, 70°F, 96% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 71°F, 96% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Drizzle, 64°F, 91% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 36 (peak 36) — Good
PM2.5: 1.6 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.