King County Weather Forecast
King County weather: 61°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for King County
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 65° / 51° | 0% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 51° | 1% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 48° | 2% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 52° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 53° | 33% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 49° | 29% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 46° | 4% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 62° / 41° | 4% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 44° | 7% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 47° | 17% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 51° | 13% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 49° | 10% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 54° | 16% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 55° | 10% | 9 mph | 1 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 64°F against a October normal of 59°F - 36°F above.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 31% of a normal October week (0,3 in against 0,9 in).
What this means for King County
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 65°F is 5.2°F above the 59°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 58°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 59°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 61°F (16°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 81% 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 7:06 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 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 October 5, 2026 at 7:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
