Things to Do in Staten Island
Top things to do in Staten Island: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.
Things to do in Staten Island
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Staten Island.
Map of Staten Island
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Coordinates: 40°34′46.2″N 74°9′0.7″W (40.5795, -74.1502)
Best time to visit Staten Island
Go in June, August and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Summary
Staten Island is a district in New York City. Staten Island is a district known for the free ferry and green space.
The best time to visit Staten Island 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 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 26°F.
The closest major airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), about 8 mi away. Nearby highlights include Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty, Hudson River and Empire State Building.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Staten Island?
Staten Island is a district in New York City. Its coordinates are 40.5795, -74.1502. It lies in North America.
When is the best time to visit Staten Island?
June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Staten Island, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What is the nearest airport to Staten Island?
The closest airports are Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 8 mi away, LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 20 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 20 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Staten Island?
Popular options include Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty, Hudson River, Empire State Building, Times Square and Central Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - 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 22, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
