Kent County Climate
Kent County, Delaware
Avg Annual Temp
57.1°F
Annual Precip
47.6"
Annual Snowfall
13.2"
Extreme Heat Days
25.1
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Kent County Weather
Warmer than the national median
Kent County’s 57.1°F annual average sits several degrees above the national median of approximately 54°F. This humid subtropical climate experiences more warmth and humidity than the typical American county.
A middle ground for Delaware heat
Kent ranks as the second-warmest county in Delaware, slightly exceeding the state average of 56.4°F. It serves as a climatic bridge between the cooler northern hills and the sun-soaked southern coast.
Warmer than northern neighbors
The 57.1°F average is noticeably warmer than New Castle to the north at 54.9°F. Precipitation levels at 47.6 inches also stay slightly above the state average of 47.0 inches, reflecting consistent regional moisture.
Humid summers and mild winters
Residents face 25 extreme heat days over 90°F annually, driven by a humid July average of 77.9°F. Winters stay relatively mild with a 38.2°F average and a modest 13.2 inches of annual snowfall.
Prioritize cooling and humidity control
High-efficiency cooling systems are essential to handle nearly a month of extreme summer heat. Because snowfall is light at just over 13 inches, homeowners can prioritize basic winterization over heavy-duty snow removal equipment.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.