Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Kent, WA Climate
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- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 40.1"
- Annual precip
- 235d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Kent
Kent, Washington averages 54°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 40.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 235 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
40.1"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Kent) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Kent area.
How Kent compares to every U.S. city
Kent's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Kent
MethodologyZooming out from Kent's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 5.8" | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0" | 8.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 4.4" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 6.2" | 5.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.8"
18.4 days with precipitation
February 4.0"
15.7 days with precipitation
March 4.4"
17.2 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
14.7 days with precipitation
May 2.1"
10.8 days with precipitation
June 1.7"
8.9 days with precipitation
July 0.7"
4.1 days with precipitation
August 0.9"
4.6 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
7.1 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
14.3 days with precipitation
November 6.2"
18.8 days with precipitation
December 5.8"
18.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
235 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,369
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
285
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Kent's climate means for you
Kent runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 235 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,369 heating and 285 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Kent, WA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Kent, Washington as a location with an annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00454169, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Kent averages 40.1 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 235 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 20 and the first fall freeze near November 10. Turning to energy use, 4,369 heating degree days and 285 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Kent scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Kent, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Kent, Washington is 54°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 35°F (2°C).
How much rain does Kent get? ▼
Kent receives 40.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Kent? ▼
Kent has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Kent? ▼
Kent has approximately 235 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 20 and the first fall freeze around November 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Kent? ▼
Kent has 4,369 heating degree days and 285 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Kent climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00454169 near Kent.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00454169. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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