Weather in North New Hyde Park, New York
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 17Overcast—87°60°
- MondayMay 18Drizzle10%85°60°
- TuesdayMay 19Drizzle10%86°63°
- WednesdayMay 20Heavy Drizzle78%92°66°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast43%73°57°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle19%64°50°
- SaturdayMay 23Light Drizzle30%54°50°
- PM 2.5
- 14.3 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 17.8 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 18.5 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 93.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 9:39 AM
- Moonset
- 12:33 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open along the stoops
North New Hyde Park at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 5°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 20 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
North New Hyde Park's warmest month is July (~79°F mean) and its coldest is January (~34°F). Rainfall peaks in August (4.4 inches) and bottoms out in February (2.9 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 3.3″ | 6 |
| February | 36° | 2.9″ | 6 |
| March | 43° | 4.0″ | 7 |
| April | 54° | 3.9″ | 6 |
| May | 64° | 3.6″ | 7 |
| June | 73° | 4.0″ | 7 |
| July | 79° | 4.3″ | 6 |
| August | 78° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| September | 71° | 3.9″ | 6 |
| October | 60° | 3.8″ | 5 |
| November | 49° | 3.1″ | 6 |
| December | 40° | 4.1″ | 7 |
Regional context
North New Hyde Park sits within a warm-summer humid continental climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: New York, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Queens, NY, Manhattan, NY, Bronx, NY.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in North New Hyde Park?
- North New Hyde Park's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in North New Hyde Park?
- August is the wettest month with about 4.4 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 45 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in North New Hyde Park?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 79°F.
- What is the coldest month in North New Hyde Park?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 34°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in North New Hyde Park?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does North New Hyde Park get?
- North New Hyde Park averages about 75 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is North New Hyde Park?
- North New Hyde Park's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
North New Hyde Park, New York sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January means hover near 34°F while July averages 79°F — a 45°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, North New Hyde Park receives about 45 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 75 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (40.7°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.