What is the air quality in Hempstead today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Hempstead is 27 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.5 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Hempstead right now?

The current temperature in Hempstead is 33.1°C (feels like 36.5°C). Humidity is 44.3% and wind speed is 50.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Hempstead?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 14.9 (Extreme).

Air Quality in Hempstead, United States

Drizzle

33.1°C · 44.3% humidity

33.1°

Feels 36.5°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

27 9am

27 12pm

25 3pm

25 6pm

27 9pm

27 12am

25 3am

25 6am

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 5 stn

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Hempstead's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration.

44.3%

Humidity

50.1 km/h

Wind SSW

1014.8 hPa

Pressure

14.9

UV Extreme

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.5 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Hempstead?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 5 stations

PM2.56.5 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX14.9

Extreme

What is the 7-day forecast for Hempstead?

09-05

33.1° 18.4°

1.31 mm

09-06

24.9° 21.6°

0.06 mm

09-07

21.7° 19.9°

09-08

24.9° 21.4°

0.81 mm

09-09

25.9° 16.9°

09-10

26.9° 20.7°

26.88 mm

09-11

29.2° 17.9°

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Hempstead?

Eisenhower Park, New York, USA

5.0 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

166

united-states-of-america-new-york-sutphin-boulevard

14.9 km 25.5°C 77.0% RH PM2.5: 84.0 µg/m³ PM10: 149.0 µg/m³

Queens Near Road, New York, USA

17.2 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

Queens Near Road, New York, USA

17.2 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Maspeth, New York, USA

23.2 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

Maspeth, New York, USA

23.2 km PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³

Public School 314, New York, USA

23.6 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Intermediate School 74, New York, USA

25.5 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Intermediate School 74, New York, USA

25.5 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

I S 52 Junior High School, New York, USA

26.8 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Hempstead?

27 Uniondale 27 Garden City 27 West Hempstead 27 Roosevelt 27 Franklin Square 27 East Meadow 27 Mineola 27 Baldwin 27 Rockville Centre 27 Westbury

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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-09-05T16:26 UTC.