Kent, Iowa has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 39.6 °F (low) to 60.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 36 Inches. Kent is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9 °F | 31.3 °F | 0.86 in. |
| February | 17.1 °F | 36.4 °F | 1.23 in. |
| March | 27.5 °F | 49.1 °F | 2.06 in. |
| April | 38.5 °F | 61.5 °F | 3.57 in. |
| May | 50.5 °F | 71.5 °F | 5.28 in. |
| June | 60.6 °F | 80.8 °F | 5.09 in. |
| July | 64.5 °F | 84.8 °F | 4.12 in. |
| August | 62.2 °F | 83.4 °F | 4.09 in. |
| September | 53.1 °F | 76.4 °F | 3.73 in. |
| October | 40.8 °F | 64.0 °F | 2.75 in. |
| November | 28.8 °F | 48.8 °F | 1.96 in. |
| December | 18.4 °F | 36.2 °F | 1.3 in. |
| Annual | 39.6 °F | 60.4 °F | 36.04 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |