Climate change in Kent County, Maryland
Since 1979, Kent County, Maryland has warmed 2.7°F, with 8 more days above 90°F, 25 more nights above 70°F and 1% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Lancaster County, VA's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.7°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.8°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.2°F
- Precipitation: −1%
- Wettest day of the year: +11%
- Longest dry spell: −0 days
- Days above 90°F: +8 days
- Nights above 70°F: +25 days
- Freezing nights: −14 days
- Frost-free season: +12 days
- Muggy days: +18 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +3.2°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +7 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.