Climate change in Kent County, Delaware
Since 1979, Kent County, Delaware has warmed 3.3°F, with 7 more days above 90°F, 23 more nights above 70°F and 1% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Northumberland County, VA's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.3°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +2.3°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.3°F
- Precipitation: +1%
- Wettest day of the year: +11%
- Longest dry spell: +0 days
- Days above 90°F: +7 days
- Nights above 70°F: +23 days
- Freezing nights: −19 days
- Frost-free season: +25 days
- Muggy days: +18 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +3.3°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +10 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.