Climate

Hempstead weather by month

Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from 30 years of weather records.

Average temperatures

Best time to visit: July, August, September, when highs are mild and rain is lightest.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Snow	Wet days
January	39°F	26°F	3.8 in	5.7 in	14
February	42°F	27°F	3.0 in	7.6 in	11
March	48°F	33°F	4.6 in	4.8 in	14
April	59°F	41°F	4.2 in	1.0 in	13
May	67°F	51°F	4.3 in	0.00 in	16
June	76°F	61°F	4.6 in	0.00 in	13
July	82°F	67°F	4.2 in	0.00 in	11
August	82°F	67°F	4.2 in	0.00 in	11
September	75°F	60°F	3.8 in	0.00 in	10
October	64°F	48°F	4.3 in	0.00 in	12
November	54°F	39°F	3.6 in	0.20 in	13
December	44°F	31°F	4.1 in	6.2 in	14

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Oceanside, Ny Us (0.8 mi away, 12 ft). Wet days: days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation.

What is the hottest month in Hempstead?

July, with an average high of 82°F and low of 67°F.

What is the coldest month in Hempstead?

January, with an average low of 26°F and high of 39°F.

When does it rain most in Hempstead?

March is the wettest month, averaging 4.6 in of precipitation; the year totals about 48.7 inches.

Does it snow in Hempstead?

Yes. Snowfall averages about 26 inches a year, mostly in February and December.

What is the best time to visit Hempstead?

For mild weather (highs between 65°F and 85°F) with the least rain, July, August, September.

Where do these numbers come from?

NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Oceanside weather station, 0.8 miles from downtown: 30-year averages, not a forecast.