Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
East Hampton North experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 58 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average
31°F (-1°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
58 ft (18 m)
Area
5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density
1,033/sq mi
Coordinates
40.9728°N, 72.1891°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Suffolk County County
Nearest Airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 65 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall26.8"
Wettest Month (Nov)4.45"
Driest Month (Jul)3.11"
Air Quality
AQI Median
36.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
97.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
21.6 / 100
Community Resilience
94.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively 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)
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.3.
Jan 12, 2015
0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut
M3.3
90 km
5 km
Jun 16, 2000
5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts
M3.3
136 km
10 km
Mar 22, 1996
2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island
M3.1
112 km
12 km
Apr 9, 2019
63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York
M3.0
66 km
7 km
Oct 28, 1991
3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut
M3.0
117 km
10 km
Mar 10, 1992
2 km SW of Napeague, New York
M2.8
9 km
10 km
Apr 12, 1991
2 km ENE of North Castle, New York
M2.7
124 km
9 km
Aug 14, 2014
6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut
M2.7
49 km
4 km
Aug 22, 2000
2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York
M2.6
130 km
7 km
Apr 22, 1996
3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts
M2.6
123 km
5 km
Jan 13, 2015
2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut
M2.6
90 km
9 km
Jun 7, 2002
3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts
M2.5
142 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2021
Henri
Category 1
75 mph
202 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
81 mph
208 km
1996
Edouard
Category 1
92 mph
270 km
1991
Bob
Category 2
109 mph
56 km
1985
Gloria
Category 2
98 mph
102 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
86 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 55 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989
EF4
75 km
3.0 mi
0
Jul 29, 1971
EF3
96 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 21, 1951
EF3
72 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 8, 1999
EF2
28 km
4.0 mi
0
Jul 10, 1989
EF2
53 km
0.2 mi
0
Sep 18, 1973
EF2
92 km
0.1 mi
0
Sep 6, 1973
EF2
96 km
3.3 mi
0
Aug 31, 1973
EF2
96 km
0.1 mi
0
Oct 24, 1955
EF2
93 km
0.5 mi
0
Aug 20, 1951
EF2
100 km
0.1 mi
0
Jul 12, 1950
EF2
74 km
10.0 mi
0
Sep 13, 2023
EF1
98 km
1.6 mi
0
Aug 18, 2023
EF1
80 km
2.7 mi
0
Nov 13, 2021
EF1
61 km
5.3 mi
0
Nov 13, 2021
EF1
54 km
1.4 mi
0
Aug 27, 2020
EF1
85 km
11.1 mi
0
Sep 4, 2019
EF1
96 km
3.2 mi
0
Oct 29, 2018
EF1
35 km
2.0 mi
0
May 15, 2018
EF1
89 km
7.4 mi
0
May 15, 2018
EF1
99 km
3.7 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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
—
79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: CRESCENT BOW FIRE (1,068 acres, 2012).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2012
CRESCENT BOW FIRE
1,068
55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
31°F (-1°C)
4.3 in
Coldest
February
31°F (-0°C)
3.7 in
March
39°F (4°C)
4.4 in
April
47°F (9°C)
4.2 in
May
57°F (14°C)
3.7 in
June
66°F (19°C)
3.4 in
July
72°F (22°C)
3.1 in
Warmest, Driest
August
72°F (22°C)
4.0 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.7 in
October
54°F (12°C)
3.7 in
November
45°F (7°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
December
36°F (2°C)
4.3 in
East Hampton North has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (3.1").