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Windiest Day Comes Today With Gusts Near 37 MPH in Andover

October 2, 2026 weather, forecast
Windiest Day Comes Today With Gusts Near 37 MPH in Andover

Andover, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 68°F to 84°F, lows from 47°F to 60°F, limited rain chances.

What Matters Most This Week

  • Warmest day: Wednesday, with a high near 84°F.
  • Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 47°F.
  • Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
  • Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 37 mph.
  • Sun safety: UV runs high on Today.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
10/2
Sunny68° / 47°5%37 mph
Saturday
10/3
Sunny72° / 54°0%12 mph
Sunday
10/4
Sunny76° / 50°1%20 mph
Monday
10/5
Sunny74° / 52°0%17 mph
Tuesday
10/6
Sunny80° / 60°0%26 mph
Wednesday
10/7
Sunny84° / 56°3%29 mph
Thursday
10/8
Sunny82° / —1%26 mph

Today's Details — Friday, October 2

  • Conditions: Sunny
  • High / Low: 68°F / 47°F
  • Wind: NNE 14 mph, gusts to 37 mph
  • Precipitation: 5% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
  • UV Index: 6 — High — sunscreen recommended
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 07:25 / 19:09
  • Daylight: 11.7 hours (9.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Wind impact: gusts up to 37 mph.
  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 6; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Afternoon (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 94%
  • Dew Point: Up to 60°F — comfortable

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 56°F, 83% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 65°F, 60% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 56°F, 81% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 26 (peak 33) — Good
  • PM2.5: 2.8 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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