Kent
Decide whether to visit or live in Kent, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Would you visit or live in Kent?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Kent month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kent are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), February the coldest (average low 1°C), and December the wettest (about 223 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0 | 1.9 | 193 | 4.3 |
| February | 8.1 | 1.4 | 155 | 5.0 |
| March | 11.5 | 2.8 | 132 | 7.2 |
| April | 14.8 | 5.0 | 115 | 8.9 |
| May | 19.1 | 8.5 | 68 | 10.2 |
| June | 22.2 | 11.1 | 62 | 11.6 |
| July | 26.3 | 13.7 | 17 | 12.7 |
| August | 26.6 | 14.3 | 31 | 11.6 |
| September | 22.2 | 12.0 | 79 | 9.6 |
| October | 15.6 | 7.6 | 143 | 7.0 |
| November | 10.6 | 4.7 | 202 | 4.7 |
| December | 7.5 | 2.3 | 223 | 3.6 |
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People and places shaping Kent
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Research updated Tuesday, October 6, 2026Past and future events in Kent
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Previously
- Documented history · 1067
The continued resistance of the Kentish people against the Normans led to Kent's designation as a semi-autonomous county palatine in 1067.
- Documented history · 1381
During the medieval and early modern period, Kent played a major role in several of England's most notable rebellions, including the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, led by Wat Tyler, Jack Cade's Kent rebellion of 1450, and Wyatt's rebellion of 1554 against Queen Mary I.
- Documented history · 1547
The Royal Navy first used the River Medway in 1547.
- Documented history · 1558
By the reign of Elizabeth I (1558–1603) a small dockyard had been established at Chatham.
- Designation as county palatine
In 1067, Kent was designated as a semi-autonomous county palatine following the continued resistance of the Kentish people against the Normans.
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01 · OverviewKent, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Kent took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Kent
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Kent
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Kent
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Kent
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Kent
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Kent
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01 · Q&AWhere is Kent located and what are its coordinates?
Kent is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 47.3809, -122.2348, with an elevation of 13 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Kent?
Kent has a recorded population of approximately 126,952 and observes the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Kent?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Kent include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kent?
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