Geography of Queens County
Geography of Queens County: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Queens County
Queens is 0 mi to the north, LaGuardia Airport is 5 mi to the north-west, John F. Kennedy International Airport is 6 mi to the south and Brooklyn is 9 mi to the south-west.
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Coordinates: 40°43′41.5″N 73°47′41.6″W (40.7282, -73.7949)
Quick facts about Queens County
| Type | County |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 40°43′41.5″N 73°47′41.6″W (40.7282, -73.7949) |
| Population | 2.400.000 |
| Local time | 11:32 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, September and October |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
Queens County is a county in New York. Queens County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 2.4 million.
Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Queens County with overcast. It feels like 63°F. Today runs from 61°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Queens County is June, September 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 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 24°F.
The closest major airport is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 5 mi away. Nearby highlights include Central Park, Empire State Building, Times Square and Hudson River.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is 7.2°F above the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Queens County today at 9.6/10. 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 Queens County 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° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 39° | 25° | 2,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 36° | 5,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 62° | 44° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 70° | 55° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 82° | 65° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 86° | 71° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 83° | 67° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 75° | 61° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 66° | 50° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 54° | 39° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 30° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Queens County?
Queens County is a county in New York. Its coordinates are 40.7282, -73.7949. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Queens County right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 91% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Queens County?
June, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Queens County, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Queens County in?
Queens County observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 11:32 PM.
How many people live in Queens County?
Queens County has a population of approximately 2.4 million.
What is the nearest airport to Queens County?
The closest airports are LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 5 mi away, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 6 mi away and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 20 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Queens County?
Popular options include Central Park, Empire State Building, Times Square, 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 (us-counties) - 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 October 1, 2026 at 11:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
