King County, WA Climate

King County, WA has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Summers are generally dry and sunny, with temperatures averaging in the mid-70s to mid-80s degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are wetter, with temperatures ranging from the low 40s to mid 50s degrees Fahrenheit. Most of the precipitation comes in the winter months as rain and snowfall is relatively rare during the summer months. The county experiences mild temperatures year round, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities like hiking and biking.

King County, Washington gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

King County averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 153 sunny days per year in King County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

King County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 161 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 76 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 36
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for King County is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Washington.

9.3 Summer - 5.4 Winter

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in King County, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	King, Washington	United States
	43.8 in.	38.1 in.
	6.0 in.	27.8 in.
	161.1 days	106.2 days
	153 days	205 days
	75.8°	85.8°
	36.2°	21.7°
	7.3	7
	2.6	4.3
	1848 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for King County with an average high temperature of 76.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Washington. In King County, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for King County are August, July and September.

In King County, there are 2.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Washington.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for King County with an average of 35.0°. This is warmer than most places in Washington.

In King County, there are 32.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Washington.

In King County, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.

Humidity in King County is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and September.

November is the wettest month in King County with 7.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 37% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.8 inches in King County means that it is about average compared to other places in Washington.

November is the rainiest month in King County with 19.3 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.4 rainy days. There are 161.1 rainy days annually in King County, which is about average compared to other places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 6.0 inches in King County means that it is about average compared to other places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in King County with 2.1 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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