King County Weather Forecast
King County weather: 71°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 71°F (22°C) in King County with clear sky. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 56°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - 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 about average for August. The forecast high of 76°F is in line with the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in King County today at 9.7/10. 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
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:52 AM, Aug 25 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for King County
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 56° | 0% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 58° | 3% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 57° | 1% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 58° | 3% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 56° | 25% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 56° | 35% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 52° | 5% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 57° | 16% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 57° | 25% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 53° | 26% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 49° | 23% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 71° / 48° | 13% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 49° | 12% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 79° / 51° | 14% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 54° | 17% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 56° | 14% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
Climate in King County month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 37° | 5,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 48° | 38° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 41° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 44° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 49° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 71° | 55° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 78° | 58° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 77° | 60° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 70° | 55° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 48° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 51° | 43° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 41° | 8,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for King County
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Air quality and pollen in King County
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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.
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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 71°F (22°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 68% and wind is 5 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 12:52 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 August 25, 2026 at 12:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
