North Hempstead, NY Climate


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North Hempstead, NY is situated in a temperate climate which experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters with occasional snowfall. The average summer temperature is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures can drop as low as the mid-twenties Fahrenheit. On average, the area receives approximately forty-five inches of precipitation annually, mostly in the form of rain during the warmer months. Winters bring cold temperatures but usually not too much snowfall or extreme weather conditions. Overall, North Hempstead has a pleasant climate all year round with distinct seasonal changes.

North Hempstead, New York gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

North Hempstead averages 23 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 172 sunny days per year in North Hempstead. The US average is 205 sunny days.

North Hempstead gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 122 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for North Hempstead is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in New York.

8.7 Summer - 5.6 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in North Hempstead, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateNorth Hempstead, New YorkUnited States
  46.0 in.38.1 in.
  23.0 in.27.8 in.
  121.5 days106.2 days
  172 days205 days
  83.6°85.8°
  25.5°21.7°
  7.37
  3.64.3
  150 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for North Hempstead with an average high temperature of 83.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New York. In North Hempstead, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for North Hempstead are June, September and August.
In North Hempstead, there are 12.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in New York.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for North Hempstead with an average of 25.5°. This is one of the warmest places in New York.
In North Hempstead, there are 79.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in New York.
In North Hempstead, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New York.
The humidity is usually comfortable in North Hempstead but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
July is the wettest month in North Hempstead with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.0 inches in North Hempstead means that it is about average compared to other places in New York.
May is the rainiest month in North Hempstead with 11.8 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.2 rainy days. There are 121.5 rainy days annually in North Hempstead, which is less rainy than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 23.0 inches in North Hempstead means that it is one of the least snowy places in New York. February is the snowiest month in North Hempstead with 7.7 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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