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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 95°F in Hillsboro
July 17, 2026
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Hillsboro, Missouri — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 85°F to 95°F, lows from 57°F to 75°F, limited rain chances. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Tuesday, with a high near 95°F.
- Coolest morning: Thursday, with a low near 57°F.
- Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Saturday and Sunday.
- Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 32 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/17 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 74° | 22% | 15 mph |
| Saturday 7/18 | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 92° / 73° | 17% | 23 mph |
| Sunday 7/19 | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 91° / 71° | 30% | 17 mph |
| Monday 7/20 | Mostly Sunny | 94° / 75° | 7% / 0.01" | 17 mph |
| Tuesday 7/21 | Sunny | 95° / 69° | 7% / 0.01" | 32 mph |
| Wednesday 7/22 | Mostly Sunny | 85° / 64° | 9% / 0.01" | 16 mph |
| Thursday 7/23 | Mostly Sunny | 86° / 57° | 6% | 12 mph |
Today's Details — Friday, July 17
- Conditions: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- High / Low: 90°F / 74°F
- Wind: W 10 mph, gusts to 15 mph
- Precipitation: 22% chance
- UV Index: 7.65 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:52 / 20:24
- Daylight: 14.5 hours
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.65; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 56%
- Dew Point: Up to 71°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 78°F, 74% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Mainly clear, 89°F, winds 10 mph, 43% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 83°F, 52% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 53 (peak 59) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 18.9 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.
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