Hempstead, NY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Hempstead weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hempstead.
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What is the weather usually like in Hempstead?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 45.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,151 mm
- 18.5 insnowfall per year · 47 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 MINEOLA, NY US (USC00305377), adjusted for the elevation of Hempstead.
Hempstead weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hempstead through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hempstead?
Hempstead has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 19 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.
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Questions about the weather in Hempstead
What is the hottest month in Hempstead?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Hempstead?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Hempstead?
About 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Hempstead?
Yes, about 19 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?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Hempstead in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 40°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Hempstead?
Around 6:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:38 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Hempstead weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Hempstead.
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