Far Rockaway Climate Data
Climate data from 1951 onward show Far Rockaway warming by 0.0°C overall. Post‑1980, the city has added roughly 0.0°C each decade.
Temperature Change
0.0°C
Since 1951
Precipitation Change
0.0mm
(0.0%)
Since 1951
Climate Stripes for Far Rockaway
This heatmap shows seasonal temperature anomalies relative to the 20th-century average for each year from 1950 to 2024. Each row represents a season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall), and each column a year. Red shades indicate warmer-than-average seasons, while blue shades represent cooler-than-average ones. The shift from predominantly blue to red over time highlights the long-term warming trend across all seasons.
⬇️ DownloadFar Rockaway Annual Mean Temperature Trends
Temperature data shows warming trends for Far Rockaway based on NOAA NClimGrid climate data.
⬇️ DownloadFar Rockaway Precipitation Trends
This chart shows seasonal precipitation trends for Far Rockaway area, displaying how rainfall patterns have changed over time across different seasons.
⬇️ DownloadFar Rockaway Hot and Cold Days
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Far Rockaway Seasonal Temperature Trends
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Frequently Asked Questions About Far Rockaway's Climate
How much has Far Rockaway warmed since 1951?
Far Rockaway has warmed by 0.0°C on average since 1951. This warming trend is consistent with broader climate change patterns observed across the region.
What season has warmed the most in Far Rockaway?
Winter has experienced the most warming with 0.0°C of temperature increase since 1951. This seasonal variation is typical of mid-latitude climate change patterns.
How have precipitation patterns changed in Far Rockaway?
Precipitation patterns in Far Rockaway have remained relatively stable since 1951, though year-to-year variability continues to be significant.
Is the warming in Far Rockaway part of a larger trend?
Yes, the warming observed in Far Rockaway is consistent with regional and global climate change trends. The temperature increases align with patterns seen across NY and the broader United States, reflecting the impacts of human-caused climate change.
What climate data sources are used for Far Rockaway?
The climate data for Far Rockaway comes from NOAA's NClimGrid dataset, which provides gridded climate information based on weather station observations. The data represents the 0.66km grid cell nearest to Far Rockaway, located at coordinates 40.61°N, 73.76°W.
How reliable are the climate projections for Far Rockaway?
The historical climate trends shown for Far Rockaway are based on observed data from 1951 to present and are highly reliable. These trends provide insight into how the local climate has already changed and can inform expectations for continued warming, though specific future projections would require additional climate modeling.
About This Data
- Location: Far Rockaway, NY
- Grid Coordinates: 40.61°N, 73.76°W
- Distance to grid center: 0.7 km
- Data source: NOAA NClimGrid climate data