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Weather · January

North Hempstead weather in January

Average highs of 40°F, lows of 29°F and 3.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

January is North Hempstead’s coldest month, with average highs of 40°F and lows of 29°F. That is 5° cooler than December, and 23° below the yearly average high.

Average high
40°F
Average low
29°F
Precipitation
3.2 in
Wet days
10
Snow
8.6 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:17 AM · 4:50 PM

January across the year

  1. 40°29°Jan
  2. 43°30°Feb
  3. 50°36°Mar
  4. 61°46°Apr
  5. 72°56°May
  6. 81°66°Jun
  7. 86°72°Jul
  8. 85°71°Aug
  9. 77°64°Sep
  10. 66°53°Oct
  11. 55°43°Nov
  12. 45°35°Dec

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 10 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 9 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

January is good for

Around North Hempstead

Nassau Tower & Main St Mineola powerhouse, North Hempstead
Nassau Tower & Main St Mineola powerhouseJim.henderson · CC0
Williston Pk Village Hall, North Hempstead
Williston Pk Village HallJim.henderson · CC0
Mineola Memorial Pk, North Hempstead
Mineola Memorial PkTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0

See North Hempstead

A look around town before you go.

January compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
December45°F35°F4.1 in
January40°F29°F3.2 in
February43°F30°F2.9 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit North Hempstead and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in North Hempstead in January?

Average highs are 40°F and average lows 29°F, for a daily mean of 34°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in North Hempstead in January?

January averages 3.2 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 10th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in North Hempstead in January?

Yes, about 8.6 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in North Hempstead in January?

Around mid-January the sun rises about 7:17 AM and sets about 4:50 PM, for roughly 9.6 hours of daylight.

Is January a good time to visit North Hempstead?

The mildest months for visiting are May, September, October. January is cold.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, New York Laguardia Ap station (9.6 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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