Queens County Climate
Queens County, New York
Avg Annual Temp
55.5°F
Annual Precip
44.3"
Annual Snowfall
27.9"
Extreme Heat Days
16.3
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Queens County Weather
A Warmer Urban Coastal Climate
Queens County averages 55.5°F annually, which is slightly above the national median. The urban heat island effect and coastal location make it the warmest county in this group.
Far Above the State Average
At 55.5°F, Queens is 8.1 degrees warmer than the New York state average. It represents the warmest climate tier found within the state's borders.
Much Warmer Than Upstate Neighbors
Queens is over 11 degrees warmer than Otsego County on average. It experiences double the extreme heat days of Onondaga and far less snow than any inland county.
Hot Summers and Mild Winters
Queens sees 16 days of extreme heat annually and a balmy July average of 77.7°F. Winters are the mildest in the group, with a January average of 33.6°F and only 27.9 inches of snow.
Invest in High-Capacity Cooling
With 16 days above 90°F, reliable air conditioning is a necessity for health and comfort. Winter gear can be lighter here, as snowfall is a third of what upstate counties receive.
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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.