Halesite, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
2,348
Population
2,638/sq mi density
$153,375
Median Income
$94,900 per capita
$822,300
Home Value
$873,534 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$153,375 median income, 7.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$822,300 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Halesite experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8863°N, 73.4125°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Nassau County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laguardia (LGA) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 28 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in |
Halesite has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.1").