Queens, New York Weather
Queens, New York — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Queens, Queens County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Queens. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Queens is published on the LaGuardia Airport (KLGA) page, 7 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Queens have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Queens: John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK) 12 km · Teterboro Airport (KTEB) 25 km · Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) 32 km · Republic Airport (KFRG) 32 km · Westchester County Airport (KHPN) 36 km
Conditions reported at KLGA describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Queens specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Queens, New York
Queens unfolds as a vast and variegated expanse, a borough where the urban pulse beats in counterpoint to the whisper of tidal marshes. Its geography is a study in contrasts, from the low-lying shores that embrace the Atlantic to the gentle, rolling terrain that characterizes its interior. Here, the air often carries the briny tang of the ocean, mingling with the exhaust of a million journeys and the ephemeral scent of blooming honeysuckle in unexpected garden corners. The light, particularly as it softens in the late afternoon, can transform the ordinary into the luminous, catching the glint of glass towers and the muted tones of brick facades with an almost painterly grace. This sprawling landscape, a mosaic of concrete and green, of bustling avenues and quiet residential streets, forms the foundational character of Queens, a place of perpetual becoming. The history of Queens is a deep and layered narrative, marked by waves of immigration that have continuously reshaped its identity and economy. Originally a collection of distinct towns and villages, its growth was spurred by its strategic position and the fertile land that once supported agriculture. Today, while vestiges of its past remain in the architecture and street names, Queens has evolved into a global hub of commerce and transit. Its economy is a dynamic engine, fueled by a diverse array of industries, from aviation and logistics centered around its major airports to a thriving small business sector that reflects the entrepreneurial spirit of its residents. The borough's economic vitality is intrinsically linked to its role as a gateway, a place where goods and people converge, creating a constant hum of activity. Queens is a vibrant constellation of cultures, a place where the world converges in a dazzling display of traditions and talents. While it does not boast professional teams in the traditional "big four" sports leagues, its residents passionately support local athletic endeavors and follow national teams with fervor. The borough comes alive with major annual events that draw crowds from far and wide, celebrating everything from ethnic heritage to artistic expression, often accompanied by the intoxicating aromas of street food. World-famous landmarks are interspersed with serene natural escapes; Flushing Meadows Corona Park offers vast green spaces and iconic structures, while the Rockaways provide a welcome stretch of sandy beaches where the ocean's rhythm dictates the day's pace. Renowned universities anchor intellectual discourse, and Queens has been the birthplace and home to a remarkable array of famous individuals who have left indelible marks on music, acting, athletics, politics, and literature, their stories woven into the very fabric of this remarkable borough.
Live animated radar for Queens and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Queens, Queens County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.749824°N, 73.797634°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11358, 11427, 11428, 11429, 11385 |
| Area Code | 718, 347 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Queens, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Queens, New York, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Queens includes coordinates 40.749824°N, 73.797634°W, situated in Queens County. ZIP code 11358, 11427, 11428, 11429, 11385. Telephone area code: 718, 347. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
