Geography of LaGuardia Airport
Geography of LaGuardia Airport: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of LaGuardia Airport
The Bronx is 5 mi to the north, Central Park is 5 mi to the west, New York County (Manhattan) is 5 mi to the west and Manhattan is 5 mi to the west.
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Coordinates: 40°46′36.8″N 73°52′26.4″W (40.7769, -73.874)
Quick facts about LaGuardia Airport
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| City | New York City |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 40°46′36.8″N 73°52′26.4″W (40.7769, -73.874) |
| IATA code | LGA |
| Local time | 2:09 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, August and October |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
LaGuardia Airport is an airport in New York City. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 69°F (20°C) in LaGuardia Airport with clear. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 67°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 12%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit LaGuardia Airport is June, August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 24°F.
The closest major airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Central Park, Times Square, Empire State Building and Hudson River.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is 6.1°F below the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in LaGuardia Airport today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in LaGuardia Airport month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 24° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 39° | 24° | 2,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 36° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 62° | 44° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 72° | 55° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 83° | 65° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 87° | 71° | 6,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 83° | 66° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 60° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 67° | 49° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 54° | 39° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 30° | 5,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is LaGuardia Airport?
LaGuardia Airport is an airport in New York City. Its coordinates are 40.7769, -73.874. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in LaGuardia Airport right now?
It is currently 69°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 90% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit LaGuardia Airport?
June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in LaGuardia Airport, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is LaGuardia Airport in?
LaGuardia Airport observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 2:09 AM.
What is the nearest airport to LaGuardia Airport?
The closest airports are John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 11 mi away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 17 mi away and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 95 mi away.
What are the top things to do in LaGuardia Airport?
Popular options include Central Park, Times Square, Empire State Building, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Statue of Liberty.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 2:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
