West Hempstead, NY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Hempstead.
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What is the weather usually like in West 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 West 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 West Hempstead.
West Hempstead weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West 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 | 8:29 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:35 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 West Hempstead?
West 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 West Hempstead is May–June and August–September. At 66 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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 West Hempstead
What is the hottest month in West Hempstead?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in West Hempstead?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in West Hempstead?
About 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in West Hempstead?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Hempstead?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Hempstead have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in West Hempstead in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 40°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in West Hempstead?
Around 6:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:38 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this West Hempstead weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of West Hempstead.
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