Queens County Weather Forecast
Queens County weather: 59°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 59°F (15°C) in Queens County with clear. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 41°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - 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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is 5.2°F above the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Queens County 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.
Active alerts for Queens County
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Queens County right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:41 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Queens County
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 41° | 0% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 45° | 1% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 42° | 2% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 54° | 0% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 56° | 0% | 15 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 52° | 0% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 53° | 21% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 62° / 59° | 27% · 2,1 in | 15 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 47° | 26% | 17 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 46° | 26% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 55° | 24% · 0,4 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 47° | 27% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 41° | 26% | 16 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 41° | 24% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 37° | 24% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 49° | 24% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 2 |
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).
Weather map for Queens County
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Air quality and pollen in Queens County
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 County
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.
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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 59°F (15°C) with clear. Humidity is 52% and wind is 6 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 8:41 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 8:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
