Kennewick has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters.
Temperatures peak in July and drop to their lowest in December, while rainfall is highest during winter months.
Humidity remains moderate throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and dry conditions.
| Month | 🌤️ | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Record High | Record Low | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 🌨️ | 41.9°F | 35.2°F | 28.5°F | 65.8°F | -2.7°F | 81% | 37 | 2.5 | 1.26 |
| February | 🌨️ | 47.6°F | 39.0°F | 30.4°F | 67.8°F | -3.6°F | 73% | 28 | 2.6 | 2.28 |
| March | 🌨️ | 56.4°F | 46.0°F | 35.6°F | 79.0°F | 13.8°F | 65% | 29 | 2.6 | 3.70 |
| April | 🌤️ | 63.6°F | 52.2°F | 40.8°F | 90.5°F | 25.9°F | 58% | 25 | 2.7 | 5.30 |
| May | ☀️ | 72.9°F | 60.7°F | 48.5°F | 100.9°F | 31.6°F | 53% | 27 | 2.7 | 6.40 |
| June | ☀️ | 80.6°F | 67.9°F | 55.2°F | 115.0°F | 40.6°F | 49% | 20 | 2.8 | 7.17 |
| July | 🌞 | 90.0°F | 75.7°F | 61.5°F | 109.6°F | 46.8°F | 43% | 7 | 2.7 | 7.49 |
| August | 🌞 | 88.6°F | 75.0°F | 61.4°F | 108.1°F | 48.4°F | 43% | 8 | 2.5 | 6.32 |
| September | ☀️ | 78.7°F | 66.1°F | 53.6°F | 100.9°F | 32.9°F | 48% | 13 | 2.3 | 4.73 |
| October | 🌤️ | 64.4°F | 54.0°F | 43.5°F | 86.9°F | 20.1°F | 60% | 24 | 2.3 | 3.01 |
| November | 🌨️ | 50.2°F | 42.4°F | 34.7°F | 74.3°F | 0.1°F | 73% | 37 | 2.5 | 1.55 |
| December | 🌨️ | 40.8°F | 34.5°F | 28.2°F | 67.1°F | -7.1°F | 80% | 42 | 2.4 | 1.01 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)
🧥 Expect frosty nights and below-freezing temperatures during this Cold Winter period.
🌤️ Early mornings and evenings are most comfortable during this Hot Summer season.
☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °F
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in July, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month
Rainfall is concentrated in the winter months. Humidity stays moderate (around 61%), peaking during winter months, which creates cold and dry conditions.
☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years of records, Kennewick's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. Its hottest day reached 115.1°F in June 2021, and its coldest dropped to -7.1°F in December 1990. 2015 was the warmest year overall and 1985 the coolest.
The warmest year in Kennewick's recorded history was 2015 (avg: 57.2°F), while the coldest was 1985 (avg: 49.8°F).
Average annual high/low · Last 30 years · °F
Total annual precipitation · Last 30 years · mm/year
| Year | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Hottest Day | Coldest Day | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 65.1°F | 54.3°F | 43.3°F | 102.6°F | 10.8°F | 334 | 64% | 2.5 m/s |
2024 | 65.3°F | 54.7°F | 43.9°F | 107.4°F | 4.8°F | 340 | 62% | 2.6 m/s |
2023 | 65.7°F | 55.4°F | 45.1°F | 107.1°F | 15.3°F | 273 | 60% | 2.3 m/s |
2022 | 64.6°F | 54.1°F | 43.9°F | 109.6°F | 5.4°F | 366 | 61% | 2.4 m/s |
2021 | 67.3°F | 56.5°F | 45.5°F | 115.0°F | 11.7°F | 253 | 56% | 2.7 m/s |
2020 | 66.6°F | 55.8°F | 45.0°F | 108.7°F | 22.3°F | 267 | 58% | 2.8 m/s |
2019 | 63.7°F | 53.4°F | 43.3°F | 101.5°F | 12.0°F | 268 | 61% | 2.4 m/s |
2018 | 65.8°F | 55.4°F | 45.0°F | 103.8°F | 17.8°F | 272 | 59% | 2.6 m/s |
2017 | 63.9°F | 53.6°F | 43.3°F | 102.4°F | 4.5°F | 344 | 62% | 2.5 m/s |
2016 | 66.4°F | 55.9°F | 45.7°F | 102.7°F | 7.9°F | 304 | 60% | 2.6 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), July is typically the hottest month in Kennewick, Washington, with average high temperatures around 90.0°F.
December is the coldest month in Kennewick, with average low temperatures around 28.2°F.
December receives the most rainfall with approximately 42 mm, while July is the driest with 7 mm.
The highest recorded temperature was 115.1°F in June 2021. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
The lowest recorded temperature was -7.1°F in December 1990.
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
Kennewick receives the most sunlight in July with an average solar radiation of 7.49 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in Washington.
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
