What is the air quality in Hempstead today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Hempstead is 20 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.82 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Hempstead right now?

The current temperature in Hempstead is 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C). Humidity is 68.0% and wind speed is 52.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Hempstead?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Hempstead, United States

Drizzle

14.0°C · 68.0% humidity

14.0°

Feels 14.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

3 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

34 10pm

20 1am

29 4am

25 7am

53 10am

54 1pm

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Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 3 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.

68.0%

Humidity

52.3 km/h

Wind W

1001.0 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.82 µg/m³

PM10

20.55 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Hempstead?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 3 stations

PM2.54.82 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1020.55 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

4.82

Median

4.8

Average

1.2

Low

8.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 7.0 · Bias: +2.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Hempstead?

06-09

31.3° 14.0°

0.38 mm

06-10

23.2° 20.0°

13.81 mm

06-11

26.0° 14.2°

06-12

25.2° 16.0°

13.31 mm

06-13

25.8° 18.1°

1.5 mm

06-14

27.4° 17.9°

7.63 mm

06-15

24.7° 17.6°

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Hempstead?

Eisenhower Park, New York, USA

5.0 km PM2.5: 16.4 µg/m³

Eisenhower Park, New York, USA

5.0 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

Queens College, New York, USA

17.4 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

Maspeth, New York, USA

23.2 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Public School 314, New York, USA

23.6 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

Intermediate School 74, New York, USA

25.5 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

I S 52 Junior High School, New York, USA

26.8 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

What cities are near Hempstead?

21 Uniondale 19 Garden City 19 West Hempstead 21 Roosevelt 19 Franklin Square 21 East Meadow 19 Mineola 26 Baldwin 20 Rockville Centre 21 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 2026-06-09T05:11 UTC.