Kent, Ohio Weather
Kent, Ohio — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Kent, Portage County.
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About Kent, Ohio
Kent's embrace of the Cuyahoga River shapes its very spirit, a place where the water's ceaseless flow mirrors the quiet persistence of its people. It lies 4.3 miles east of Stow, OH (from Stow, OH: bearing 95°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-north-east of Akron. Rolling hills, softened by the slow accumulation of seasons, cradle the town, their slopes often draped in the emerald hues of summer or the muted golds of autumn, a landscape that feels both enduring and ever-changing. The air here, particularly as the sun dips below the western horizon, carries a particular crispness, a hint of the coming cool that promises to wash the day's dust from the leaves and the pavements. The riverbanks, fringed with willows and sturdy oaks, offer a verdant punctuation to the urban sprawl, a constant reminder of the natural world that coexists with the brick and mortar of daily life. The history of Kent is intrinsically tied to the industrial currents that once surged through the region, with the railroad and the river serving as vital arteries of commerce. For generations, its economy found its rhythm in manufacturing and agriculture, a steady beat that echoed through its neighborhoods. Today, the presence of Kent State University imbues the town with a vibrant, youthful energy, a constant influx of new ideas and perspectives that mingle with the deep roots of its founding families. This blend is palpable, from the historic architecture that whispers tales of earlier eras to the contemporary buzz of student life, creating a unique character that is distinctly Kent's own. The town's distinctive charm lies not in grand pronouncements, but in the quiet dignity of its streets, the friendly nods exchanged on sidewalks, and the enduring spirit of a community that has weathered time and change with a resilient grace.
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| Location | Kent, Portage County, Ohio |
| Coordinates | 41.153667°N, 81.357886°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 44240, 44242, 44243 |
| Area Code | 440 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Kent, Ohio Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Kent, Ohio, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Kent includes coordinates 41.153667°N, 81.357886°W, situated in Portage County. ZIP code 44240, 44242, 44243. Telephone area code: 440. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
