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Weather · February

Hempstead weather in February

Average highs of 42°F, lows of 27°F and 3.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

February is Hempstead’s 11th warmest month, with average highs of 42°F and lows of 27°F. That is 3° warmer than January, and 19° below the yearly average high.

Average high
42°F
Average low
27°F
Precipitation
3.0 in
Wet days
11
Snow
7.6 in
Sunrise · sunset
6:48 AM · 5:28 PM

February across the year

  1. 39°26°Jan
  2. 42°27°Feb
  3. 48°33°Mar
  4. 59°41°Apr
  5. 67°51°May
  6. 76°61°Jun
  7. 82°67°Jul
  8. 82°67°Aug
  9. 75°60°Sep
  10. 64°48°Oct
  11. 54°39°Nov
  12. 44°31°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in February

  • Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 8 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

February is good for

What’s on in Hempstead in February

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Around Hempstead

Sunset at Point Lookout Beach, Hempstead
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Lido Beach landing site, Hempstead
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Piping Plovers Atlantic Beach New York, Hempstead
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February compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
January39°F26°F3.8 in
February42°F27°F3.0 in
March48°F33°F4.6 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Hempstead in February?

Average highs are 42°F and average lows 27°F, for a daily mean of 34°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Hempstead in February?

February averages 3.0 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 12th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Hempstead in February?

Yes, about 7.6 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Hempstead in February?

Around mid-February the sun rises about 6:48 AM and sets about 5:28 PM, for roughly 10.7 hours of daylight.

Is February a good time to visit Hempstead?

The mildest months for visiting are July, August, September. February is cold, with Valentine’s Day events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Oceanside station (0.8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for February 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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