Kent, Washington Weather
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Kent weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Overcast——68°53°—
- FridayJun 5Rain42%0.28″60°47°-8°
- SaturdayJun 6Light Rain85%0.09″56°45°-4°
- SundayJun 7Light Drizzle——65°45°+9°
- MondayJun 8Overcast54%—70°46°+5°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast51%—78°48°+8°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast35%—63°50°-15°
AQI 35 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 5.5 µg/m³ (AQI 31) with a 0.71 fine-to-coarse ratio and 6 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 31. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~92%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
- Present
- AQI 31
- UV peak
- 0.0 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 4
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 5.5 µg/m³ (AQI 31) with a 0.71 fine-to-coarse ratio and 6 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.71
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 7:34 AM
- Moonset
- 5:03 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
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Kent at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 9°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: May 30 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 5, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Kent
SPC has placed Kent in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | — | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | — | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
August is Kent's warmest month, averaging around 67°F, and December is the coldest at about 42°F. Rainfall reaches its peak in November with 5.8 inches and drops to 0.8 inches in July.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 5.1″ | 12 |
| February | 43° | 3.5″ | 9 |
| March | 47° | 3.9″ | 11 |
| April | 51° | 3.0″ | 9 |
| May | 57° | 2.2″ | 6 |
| June | 61° | 1.6″ | 5 |
| July | 67° | 0.8″ | 2 |
| August | 67° | 1.0″ | 3 |
| September | 62° | 1.7″ | 5 |
| October | 54° | 3.6″ | 9 |
| November | 46° | 5.8″ | 12 |
| December | 42° | 5.5″ | 12 |
Regional context
Kent belongs to a warm-summer Mediterranean climate region, a grouping of nearby cities that share similar temperature ranges, seasonal timing, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Seattle, WA, Spokane, WA, Kennewick, WA, Bremerton, WA, Tacoma, WA.
Naturalist notes
By mid-May, western red cedars in the area release clouds of pollen, leaving a faint yellow dust on parked cars and pavement after dry days.
Late spring brings an uptick in barn swallow activity as pairs return to nest under bridges and eaves, flashing their forked tails over open fields at dusk.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Kent?
- Kent's last spring frost typically falls around mid-May, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-October.
- What is the rainy season in Kent?
- November is the wettest month with about 5.8 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 38 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Kent?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 67°F.
- What is the coldest month in Kent?
- December is typically coldest, averaging about 42°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Kent?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-May); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Kent get?
- Kent averages about 95 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Kent?
- Kent's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Kent, Washington falls within a warm-summer Mediterranean climate zone. Mean January temperatures stay near 42°F while July averages 67°F, a 24°F swing across the seasons.
Roughly 38 inches of precipitation lands on the city each year, distributed across about 95 rainy days.
Latitude at 47.4°N, nearby water bodies, and elevation set the rhythm of the year. They influence what plants succeed here, when frost is most likely, and the day-to-day weather patterns.