Kings County Climate
Kings County, New York
Avg Annual Temp
55.5°F
Annual Precip
47.1"
Annual Snowfall
24.5"
Extreme Heat Days
14.1
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Kings County Weather
Warmer and More Humid
Kings County (Brooklyn) is much warmer than the national median with a 55.5°F average annual temperature. Its coastal location provides a humid subtropical influence that keeps winters relatively mild.
Warmest Region in New York
Kings is one of the warmest counties in the state, averaging 55.5°F compared to the 47.4°F state average. It records far more extreme heat days and significantly less snow than upstate New York.
A Different Climate World
Kings is drastically warmer than northern counties like Herkimer (42.8°F) or Hamilton (41.0°F). While upstate neighbors deal with over 100 inches of snow, Kings receives only 24.5 inches.
Hot Summers and Mild Winters
Summers are hot with a 77.5°F July average and 14 days of extreme heat over 90°F. Winters are the mildest in the state, averaging 36.1°F with relatively light snowfall.
Prioritize Cooling Systems
Invest in efficient air conditioning and heat mitigation for the 14 days of extreme summer heat. Heavy winter gear is rarely necessary as snowfall typically stays under 25 inches for the year.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.