County in Washington

King County Weather Forecast

King County weather: 64°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌤️ 64°F now🕔 8:21 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 2.3 million

Summary

King County is a county in Washington. King County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 2.3 million.

Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in King County with mainly clear. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 49°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit King County is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 78°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 37°F.

The closest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Space Needle, Deception Pass State Park, Mount Rainier National Park and Mount Rainier.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is 4.9°F above the 59°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in King County today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Weather in King County right now

🌤️
64°F
Mainly clear · feels like 66°F
Humidity84%
Wind2 mph SW
Gusts6 mph
UV index3.7 · Moderate
Cloud cover30%
Pressure1011 hPa
VisibilityGood · 10 mi
Air quality51 · Moderate
Sunrise7:12 AM
Sunset6:42 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 44%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:21 PM, Oct 4 local time.

See the King County forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

3 PM🌤️64°0%2 mph
4 PM☀️64°0%3 mph
5 PM☀️64°0%3 mph
6 PM☀️62°0%3 mph
7 PM🌙60°0%4 mph
8 PM🌙58°0%5 mph
9 PM🌙56°0%4 mph
10 PM🌙55°0%3 mph
11 PM☁️54°0%3 mph
12 AM☁️53°0%3 mph
1 AM☁️52°0%2 mph
2 AM🌙51°0%2 mph
3 AM🌙50°0%2 mph
4 AM🌙50°0%3 mph
5 AM☁️49°0%5 mph
6 AM☁️49°0%5 mph
7 AM☁️49°0%3 mph
8 AM☁️49°1%5 mph
9 AM☁️53°1%3 mph
10 AM☁️56°1%5 mph
11 AM☁️59°1%4 mph
12 PM☁️61°0%2 mph
1 PM☁️62°0%2 mph
2 PM☁️63°0%3 mph

16-day forecast for King County

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Oct 4🌥️ Fog64° / 49°0%5 mph4
Mon, Oct 5☁️ Overcast65° / 49°1%6 mph4
Tue, Oct 6☁️ Overcast66° / 49°0%8 mph4
Wed, Oct 7⛅ Partly cloudy68° / 50°0%8 mph4
Thu, Oct 8☁️ Overcast70° / 51°1%7 mph4
Fri, Oct 9☁️ Overcast71° / 52°28%6 mph3
Sat, Oct 10🌦️ Drizzle59° / 49°31% · 0,2 in7 mph1
Sun, Oct 11🌤️ Mainly clear61° / 45°6%8 mph4
Mon, Oct 12☁️ Overcast64° / 44°6%8 mph4
Tue, Oct 13🌤️ Mainly clear65° / 44°23%5 mph4
Wed, Oct 14☁️ Overcast66° / 44°18%7 mph3
Thu, Oct 15☁️ Overcast67° / 46°4%6 mph3
Fri, Oct 16☁️ Overcast64° / 49°6%10 mph3
Sat, Oct 17☁️ Overcast65° / 48°3%9 mph3
Sun, Oct 18☀️ Clear sky74° / 47°16%4 mph3
Mon, Oct 19☀️ Clear sky74° / 50°17%4 mph3

Climate in King County month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January46°37°5,6 in★★☆☆☆
February48°38°4,3 in★★★☆☆
March52°41°5,6 in★★★☆☆
April58°44°2,4 in★★★★☆
May65°49°1,9 in★★★★☆
June71°55°1,3 in★★★★★
July78°58°0,5 in★★★★★
August76°59°1,3 in★★★★★
September69°56°1,7 in★★★★☆
October59°48°4,1 in★★★☆☆
November51°43°6,1 in★★☆☆☆
December49°41°8,6 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in King County

51
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.510.2 µg/m³
PM1010.3 µg/m³
Ozone73 µg/m³
NO₂8.4 µg/m³
UV index3.7 · Moderate
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:12 AM
Sunset6:42 PM
Daylight11h 30m
Solar noon12:57 PM
Golden hour (am)7:12 AM - 8:12 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:42 PM - 6:42 PM
Blue hour (am)6:42 AM - 7:12 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:42 PM - 7:12 PM
Moon phase🌗 Last quarter · 44%
Moonrise--
Moonset4:25 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit King County

Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★☆☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

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Frequently asked questions

Where is King County?

King County is a county in Washington. Its coordinates are 47.6062, -122.3321. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in King County right now?

It is currently 64°F (18°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 84% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit King County?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in King County, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is King County in?

King County observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 8:21 PM.

How many people live in King County?

King County has a population of approximately 2.3 million.

What is the nearest airport to King County?

The closest airports are Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 11 mi away, Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 117 mi away and Portland International Airport (PDX), 140 mi away.

What are the top things to do in King County?

Popular options include Space Needle, Deception Pass State Park, Mount Rainier National Park, Mount Rainier, Olympic National Park and North Cascades National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 4, 2026 at 8:21 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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