Queens Weather Forecast
Queens weather: Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Queens is a district in New York City. Queens is a district known for the most diverse borough and both airports.
The best time to visit Queens is June, July 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.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Queens 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° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 82° | 66° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 76° | 61° | 5,0 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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Best time to visit Queens
Go in June, July 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Queens?
Queens is a district in New York City. Its coordinates are 40.7282, -73.7949. It lies in North America.
When is the best time to visit Queens?
June, July and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Queens, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What is the nearest airport to Queens?
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?
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 (districts) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 5, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
