Queens County Weather Forecast
Queens County weather: 70°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Queens County
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 81° / 67° | 52% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 64° | 11% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 60° | 2% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 66° | 3% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 73° | 55% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 73° | 55% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 74° | 10% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 82° / 70° | 21% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 70° | 20% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 79° / 66° | 22% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 75° / 63° | 20% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌧️ Showers | 73° / 58° | 16% · 1,7 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 63° | 16% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 66° | 16% | 11 mph | 6 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 37°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 80°F against a August normal of 82°F - right on average.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,4 in against a typical 1,0 in).
What this means for Queens County
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is in line with the 82°F typical for this month.
A 52% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 79°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 70°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 70% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Queens County?
June, August 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 10:38 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 August 23, 2026 at 10:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
