North Hempstead, New York Weather
North Hempstead, New York — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for North Hempstead, Nassau County.
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About North Hempstead, New York
North Hempstead unfolds across the gentle slopes and tidal inlets of western Long Island, a place where the land breathes with the rhythm of the coast. It lies 3.2 miles north-north-west of Hempstead, NY (from Hempstead, NY: bearing 338°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east of Queens. Its history is etched in the quiet dignity of its older villages, settlements that grew from fertile ground and the accessible waters of Manhasset Bay and Hempstead Harbor. Early agricultural endeavors gave way to the development of suburban communities, a transformation that mirrored the nation's own westward expansion and subsequent embrace of commuter life. The economy of North Hempstead, once tied to the soil and the sea, has diversified, embracing a vibrant commercial sector and a strong service industry that caters to its discerning residents. The air here often carries the faint, briny scent of the Atlantic, a subtle reminder of the maritime heritage that shaped its early days. The cultural character of North Hempstead is a mosaic of established neighborhoods and newer arrivals, fostering a sense of community that is both welcoming and deeply rooted. While no single landmark dominates the skyline, the historic estates and charming village centers offer glimpses into a refined past, and the parks provide serene escapes. The educational landscape is robust, with several reputable institutions contributing to the intellectual vitality of the region. Residents often find common ground in their appreciation for local traditions and the shared experience of life on this distinguished peninsula. The quiet hum of daily life, punctuated by the distant calls of seagulls, speaks to the enduring appeal of North Hempstead.
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| Location | North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.749226°N, 73.641116°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11501, 11030 |
| Area Code | 516, 718, 347, 929 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This North Hempstead, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for North Hempstead, New York, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for North Hempstead includes coordinates 40.749226°N, 73.641116°W, situated in Nassau County. ZIP code 11501, 11030. Telephone area code: 516, 718, 347, 929. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
