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Hempstead lake State park family Fishing day
A local activity Short shared by Walk with Sinoj & Ann.
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Weather · May
Hempstead weather in May
Average highs of 67°F, lows of 51°F and 4.3 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
May is Hempstead’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 67°F and lows of 51°F. That is 8° warmer than April, and 6° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 67°F
- Average low
- 51°F
- Precipitation
- 4.3 in
- Wet days
- 16
- Sunrise · sunset
- 5:37 AM · 8:03 PM
May across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in May
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 16 days this month.
May is good for
Around Hempstead
See Hempstead
A look around town before you go.
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Questions
How hot does it get in Hempstead in May?
Average highs are 67°F and average lows 51°F, for a daily mean of 59°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Hempstead in May?
May averages 4.3 in of precipitation over about 16 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Hempstead in May?
Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:37 AM and sets about 8:03 PM, for roughly 14.4 hours of daylight.
Is May a good time to visit Hempstead?
The mildest months for visiting are July, August, September. May is mild.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Oceanside station (0.8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.