What is the air quality in West Hempstead today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in West Hempstead is 15 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 3.74 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in West Hempstead right now?

The current temperature in West 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 West Hempstead?

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

Air Quality in West 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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Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 16 stn

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West 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▲

3.74 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for West Hempstead?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 16 stations

PM2.53.74 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (4 stations within 25 km)

3.74

Median

7.33

Average

1.2

Low

11.3

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: +2.8

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.5°C

Where are air quality stations near West Hempstead?

Eisenhower Park, New York, USA

6.9 km PM2.5: 1.2 µg/m³

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

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

Queens College, New York, USA

14.9 km PM2.5: 11.3 µg/m³

Maspeth, New York, USA

20.6 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

Public School 314, New York, USA

21.1 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

Intermediate School 74, New York, USA

23.3 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³

Public School 274, New York, USA

23.4 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

I S 52 Junior High School, New York, USA

24.6 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

SBH Health System

26.2 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

New York Botanical Garden, USA

26.4 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

What cities are near West Hempstead?

22 Franklin Square 9 Hempstead 10 Garden City 8 Uniondale 28 North Valley Stream 11 Mineola 28 Floral Park 19 Rockville Centre 30 Elmont 24 Lynbrook

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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 2026-10-21T00:35 UTC.