Queens Weather Forecast
Queens weather: 53°F, clear. 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.
Right now it is 53°F (11°C) in Queens with clear. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 39°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Queens 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 about average for October. The forecast high of 68°F is in line with the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Queens today at 10/10. 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.
Weather in Queens right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:16 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Queens
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 68° / 39° | 0% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 42° | 2% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 47° | 3% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 49° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 53° | 0% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 55° | 0% | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 48° | 2% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 52° | 29% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 52° | 32% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 48° | 14% | 22 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light rain | 48° / 46° | 27% · 0,8 in | 26 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 47° | 26% | 17 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 62° / 47° | 23% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 49° | 20% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 50° | 24% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 49° | 14% · 0,3 in | 24 mph | 1 |
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° | 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).
Weather map for Queens
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Queens
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Queens
Go in June, September 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.
Explore Queens
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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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.
What is the weather like in Queens right now?
It is currently 53°F (11°C) with clear. Humidity is 60% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Queens?
June, September 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 time zone is Queens in?
Queens observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 7:16 PM.
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. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| 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 26, 2026 at 7:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
