Hempstead Weather in May

What's the weather like in Hempstead (New York) in May 2024?

The climate in Hempstead during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the spring in Hempstead and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Hempstead weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.3°C 68.5°F
Nightly temperature 9.9°C 49.8°F
Average temperature 15.1°C 59.2°F
Daily sunshine 8.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 103 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 11.2°C 52.2°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hempstead with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Hempstead

Hempstead average temperature in May

May rainfall

Hempstead average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Hempstead average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hempstead in May 2024.