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Weather · January
Hempstead weather in January
Average highs of 39°F, lows of 26°F and 3.8 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
January is Hempstead’s coldest month, with average highs of 39°F and lows of 26°F. That is 5° cooler than December, and 22° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 39°F
- Average low
- 26°F
- Precipitation
- 3.8 in
- Wet days
- 14
- Snow
- 5.7 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:16 AM · 4:50 PM
January across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in January
- 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 14 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 6 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
January is good for
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Questions
How hot does it get in Hempstead in January?
Average highs are 39°F and average lows 26°F, for a daily mean of 33°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Hempstead in January?
January averages 3.8 in of precipitation over about 14 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 9th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Hempstead in January?
Yes, about 5.7 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Hempstead in January?
Around mid-January the sun rises about 7:16 AM and sets about 4:50 PM, for roughly 9.6 hours of daylight.
Is January a good time to visit Hempstead?
The mildest months for visiting are July, August, September. January is cold.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Oceanside station (0.8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.