Kent
Kent / Auburn · Zone 8b · Primary station. Green River valley floor, clay soils, moderate maritime influence.
Data through May 14, 2026
Season Progress
Cumulative GDD₃₂ year to date. Other stations shown faded for regional context.
Season vs. History
As of May 14, 2026, Kent has accumulated 2113.2 GDD₃₂, which is 28% ahead of the 2020–2025 average of 1652.8 for this date. This season is tracking closest to 2020.
Cumulative GDD₃₂ by day of year. Current season (bold) against 2020–2025 individual years (faded) and their average (dashed).
Soil Temperature
Daily soil temperature at 2-inch depth. Bands: below 40°F (too cold), 40-50°F (cool-season), above 50°F (warm-season activation).
Frost Events
Every night the temperature dropped below 32°F. Color indicates severity: light (28-32°F), moderate (24-28°F), hard (<24°F).
Precipitation
Daily rainfall (bars) and cumulative total (bold line) for Kent. Other stations shown faded.
Chill Hours
Cumulative hours below 45°F since January 1. Dashed lines show common fruit tree thresholds.
Dew Point & Disease Risk
Daily average dew point. Watch zone: 50-55°F. Active disease risk above 55°F.
Water Balance
Cumulative precipitation (solid) vs. evapotranspiration (dashed) for Kent. When ET crosses above precipitation, start irrigating.
Sunshine Hours
7-day rolling average of daily sunshine. Other stations faded for comparison.
Monthly Summary
| Month | Low | High | Precip | Frost | Spray | GDD₃₂ | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.1° | 59° | 5.69" | 7 | 11 | 309.1 | 140 |
| Feb | 28° | 59.1° | 4.57" | 6 | 10 | 315.3 | 153.4 |
| Mar | 32° | 59° | 4.81" | 0 | 12 | 438.1 | 141.2 |
| Apr | 35.9° | 79.7° | 1.51" | 0 | 22 | 637.8 | 240.9 |
| May | 49.1° | 87.1° | 0.11" | 0 | 10 | 412.9 | 115.4 |
Other Stations
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