Weather & Climate in Valley Stream, NY

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Valley Stream experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 25.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.3°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	20 ft (6 m)
Area	3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density	11,574/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6647°N, 73.7049°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Queens County County
Nearest Airport	John F Kennedy International (JFK) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"

14% above US avg

Snowfall 25.9"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.45"

Driest Month (Jun) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	93.5 / 100
Community Resilience	18.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very High
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Very High
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very High
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	89 km	3 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	88 km	4 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	118 km	3 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	63 km	8 km
Apr 9, 2019	63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York	M3.0	148 km	7 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	46 km	10 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	36 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	73 km	0 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	89 km	7 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	88 km	5 km
Mar 10, 1992	2 km SW of Napeague, New York	M2.8	141 km	10 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	48 km	12 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	54 km	9 km
Aug 14, 2014	6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut	M2.7	127 km	4 km
Aug 14, 2015	3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey	M2.6	74 km	8 km
May 1, 2024	1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	82 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2024	5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	86 km	9 km
Oct 27, 2001	1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York	M2.6	26 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2000	2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York	M2.6	84 km	7 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	90 km	6 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2021	Henri	Category 1	75 mph	270 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	81 mph	269 km
2012	Sandy	Category 1	92 mph	267 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	109 mph	134 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	35 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

171 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 112 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	92 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	76 km	5.9 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	69 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	88 km	0.4 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	81 km	2.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	74 km	1.6 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	95 km	5.8 mi	0
May 15, 2018	EF2	93 km	1.2 mi	0
Aug 8, 2007	EF2	34 km	5.9 mi	0
Jul 12, 2006	EF2	47 km	10.1 mi	0
May 27, 2001	EF2	63 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 7, 1998	EF2	3 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 10, 1989	EF2	80 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 10, 1989	EF2	84 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 29, 1982	EF2	99 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 20, 1981	EF2	92 km	3.6 mi	0
Apr 14, 1974	EF2	96 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 18, 1973	EF2	17 km	1.9 mi	0
Feb 2, 1973	EF2	99 km	0.3 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1964	LONG ISLAND, NY	Meteorological	0.3 m	—	53 km
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	99 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 acres, 1985).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1985	UNNAMED	23,000	68 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	76 km
2023	JIMMYS WATER HOLE	3,585	93 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,824	100 km
1997	UNNAMED	1,793	100 km
2002	JAKES BRANCH	1,364	94 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,318	98 km
2012	CRESCENT BOW FIRE	1,068	78 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,002	99 km
1992	UNNAMED	959	97 km
1986	LAKEHURST NAVAL AIR	906	91 km
1997	WRANGLE BROOK FIRE	850	93 km
1988	UNNAMED	833	74 km
1999	UNNAMED	762	100 km
1995	UNNAMED	748	100 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 34	741	99 km
1985	UNNAMED	737	67 km
1989	LAKEWOOD	728	78 km
2016	SHERWOOD	642	66 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	3.1 in
March	42°F (5°C)	4.1 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.7 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.0 in	Driest
July	76°F (25°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
September	67°F (20°C)	3.4 in
October	56°F (14°C)	3.3 in
November	47°F (8°C)	3.7 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.7 in

Valley Stream has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (3.0").

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