What is the air quality in Hempstead today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Hempstead is 9 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 2.21 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Hempstead right now?

The current temperature in Hempstead is 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C). Humidity is 50.9% and wind speed is 33.4 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Hempstead?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Hempstead, United States

Partly Cloudy

12.0°C · 50.9% humidity

12.0°

Feels 12.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 18 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.

50.9%

Humidity

33.4 km/h

Wind ESE

1028.9 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

2.21 µg/m³

PM10▲

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Hempstead?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 18 stations

PM2.52.21 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

2.21

Median

6.9

Average

1.2

Low

11.3

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: +4.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Hempstead?

10-21

22.1° 10.8°

10-22

18.5° 13.1°

5.19 mm

10-23

17.0° 9.4°

10-24

18.1° 11.9°

0.06 mm

10-25

17.3° 12.2°

51.63 mm

10-26

14.7° 11.3°

10-27

14.2° 10.0°

5.94 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Hempstead?

Eisenhower Park, New York, USA

5.0 km PM2.5: 1.2 µg/m³

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

Queens College, New York, USA

17.4 km PM2.5: 11.3 µg/m³

Maspeth, New York, USA

23.2 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

Public School 314, New York, USA

23.6 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

Intermediate School 74, New York, USA

25.5 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³

I S 52 Junior High School, New York, USA

26.8 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

SBH Health System

28.2 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

New York Botanical Garden, USA

28.3 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

What cities are near Hempstead?

8 Uniondale 10 Garden City 15 West Hempstead 10 Roosevelt 22 Franklin Square 6 East Meadow 11 Mineola 16 Baldwin 19 Rockville Centre 5 Westbury

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-10-21T00:30 UTC.