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Kennewick (WA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Kennewick can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. The area is known for its low rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Kennewick can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C during cooler months like December.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -3°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Kennewick experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rain/snowfall, generally receiving 186 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives low snow/rainfall, averaging 30 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 2.8 mm over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kennewick Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Kennewick (WA)

Sat   Dec 21
6°C | 0°C
W 4 m/s
3 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sun   Dec 22
6°C | 0°C
NW 2 m/s
1.5 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Mon   Dec 23
11°C | 3°C
S 3 m/s
1.1 mm
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Kennewick in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Kennewick?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kennewick?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kennewick?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kennewick?
    December tops the wettest month list with 30 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kennewick?
    August is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.