Hempstead, NY has a humid continental climate characterized by hot and humid summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures generally remain in the 70s and 80s with high humidity levels, while winter temperatures range from the mid-20s to low 40s. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year with heavy snowfall during the winter months and occasional thunderstorms during the warmer months. The area also experiences moderate winds throughout much of the year.
Hempstead, New York gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
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 Hempstead. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hempstead gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 126 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year