Hempstead, NY
Unincorporated community in Rockland County, New York
Hempstead is a small unincorporated community in Rockland County, New York. It is 0.7 miles SE of New Square, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 10956.
Hempstead at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Rockland County
- ZIP code
- 10956
- Nearest town
- New Square (0.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.1497, -74.0342
Weather in Hempstead now
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Hempstead weather by the hour
Hempstead weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hempstead.
This week in Hempstead
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hempstead
What is the weather usually like in Hempstead?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 51.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,302 mm
- 32.7 insnowfall per year · 83 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hempstead: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DOBBS FERRY-ARDSLEY, NY US (USC00302129), adjusted for the elevation of Hempstead.
Hempstead weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hempstead through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hempstead?
Hempstead has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 51.2 inches (1,302 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 33 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Hempstead is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Hempstead
The closest live webcam is Village of Washingtonville › North-east: Moodna Creek, 20.4 miles N of Hempstead.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hempstead.
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Questions about Hempstead
Where is Hempstead, NY?
Hempstead is an unincorporated community in Rockland County, New York, 0.7 miles SE of New Square.
What county is Hempstead in?
Hempstead is in Rockland County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Hempstead, NY?
The ZIP code for Hempstead is 10956.
What is the nearest town to Hempstead?
New Square, 0.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hempstead?
Yes. The closest is Village of Washingtonville › North-east: Moodna Creek, 20.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hempstead?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Hempstead?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Hempstead?
About 51.2 inches (1,302 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Hempstead?
Yes, about 33 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hempstead?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hempstead have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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