Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.
The best weather in Huntington is from May, June, August. — consistent weather climate
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| Score | 12 | 13 | 16 | 44 | 80 | 80 | 73 | 78 | 77 | 68 | 38 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | Cold | Cold | Cold | Cold | Mild | Humid | Humid | Humid | Humid | Cool & rainy | Cold | Cold |
| Temperature | -2–4°C | -2–5°C | 1–9°C | 6–14°C | 11–20°C | 17–25°C | 21–28°C | 21–27°C | 17–24°C | 12–18°C | 5–12°C | 1–7°C |
| Feels like | -8–-1°C | -7–1°C | -4–5°C | 2–12°C | 9–19°C | 17–26°C | 23–31°C | 22–30°C | 17–24°C | 9–17°C | 1–9°C | -3–3°C |
| Precipitation | 108mm 10 days | 92mm 10 days | 118mm 10 days | 107mm 10 days | 86mm 10 days | 94mm 9 days | 113mm 10 days | 99mm 10 days | 115mm 10 days | 122mm 9 days | 80mm 7 days | 125mm 11 days |
| Sunshine | 6.2h ☀︎ 65% | 6.7h ☀︎ 63% | 8.2h ☀︎ 69% | 8.6h ☀︎ 64% | 9.6h ☀︎ 66% | 11.2h ☀︎ 74% | 11.6h ☀︎ 79% | 10.9h ☀︎ 80% | 9.0h ☀︎ 73% | 7.8h ☀︎ 70% | 6.9h ☀︎ 70% | 5.5h ☀︎ 59% |
| Wind | W · 24 km/h | W · 24 km/h | W · 24 km/h | W · 23 km/h | S · 20 km/h | SW · 19 km/h | SW · 18 km/h | SW · 18 km/h | NE · 19 km/h | W · 21 km/h | W · 23 km/h | W · 23 km/h |
| Humidity (%) | 70% | 71% | 68% | 70% | 74% | 75% | 76% | 76% | 76% | 75% | 71% | 74% |
| Day length | 9.6h | 10.7h | 12.0h | 13.3h | 14.5h | 15.1h | 14.8h | 13.8h | 12.4h | 11.1h | 9.9h | 9.3h |
Every September, this popular road race brings thousands of runners through the hilly streets of Northport, part of the…
Huntington is at its absolute best when late spring gives way to early summer, offering crisp Long Island Sound breezes and leafy harbour walks long before the humid haze of deep summer settles in.
Perched along the wooded bluffs and protected inlets of Long Island's North Shore, Huntington balances deep colonial maritime roots with the restless energy of the New York metropolitan edge. People come here for the water—specifically the calm, tidal reaches of the Long Island Sound, the sheltered coves where sailboats rock at their moorings, and the historic village centres that feel worlds away from the commuter expressways just a few miles south. But while the town stays steadily populated year-round, its coastal charm is deeply seasonal: visit when the shoreline warms, and you will find an idyllic maritime retreat; visit under the raw chill of winter, and you will encounter a blustery, suburban cold front that keeps even the locals huddled indoors.
May and June are the undisputed sweet spot for this stretch of coast. By late spring, the grey damp of early spring dissolves into expansive blue skies, and the waters of Huntington Harbor begin to sparkle beneath steady, sun-drenched days. Air temperatures warm into the comfortable seventies, making long afternoons along the water genuinely invigorating rather than sweltering.
This is the season to spend entirely outside. The harbour villages shake off their winter quiet, dockside wooden piers fill with returning boaters, and the wooded estates around Cold Spring Harbor and Huntington Village leaf out in vivid green. June pushes conditions slightly warmer, bringing long, luminous twilights over the Long Island Sound where dinner outdoors feels effortless and unhurried. It is the peak of the town's visual appeal, capturing the North Shore before midsummer humidity arrives.
July and August turn the atmosphere distinctly heavier. Afternoon temperatures push toward the high eighties, and humidity rolling off the bays makes the air feel sticky and thick by midday. The town's rhythm shifts entirely to the shoreline: shaded waterside lanes and breeze-catching beaches become the only sensible places to spend midday hours.
While the interior streets can feel oppressive under the midday sun, late afternoons offer sweet relief as coastal thermals sweep across the water. Sunset over the Long Island Sound brings a gentle coolness, pulling crowds back toward waterside dining and harbourfront strolls. It is classic coastal Long Island living—warm, salty, and best taken slowly with a sea breeze within arm's reach.
September brings a surge of local energy, marking the town's busiest spell of the year. The humidity breaks, leaving behind brilliant, crisp days and mild evenings that feel tailor-made for outdoor activity. The local calendar hinges on the Great Cow Harbor 10K Run, which sends thousands of runners tackling the steep, winding hills through Northport, drawing packed crowds of cheering spectators along the village streets and waterfront.
By October, the crowds ease somewhat, but the landscape ripens into autumn gold. Forested roads winding around Northport and the North Shore bluffs turn amber and crimson. While mornings and evenings begin to demand a fleece or heavy wool coat, the midday sun remains bright and companionable, making early autumn one of the most rewarding times to explore on foot.
From November straight through April, Huntington turns insular. A persistent, damp chill sweeps off the Long Island Sound, driven by biting northerly winds that make the coastline feel desolate and punishing. Freezing nights arrive by December, and even when the sun breaks through, the bite in the air discourages lingering outdoors.
Curiously, the town never empties out. Because Huntington functions as a major commercial anchor for western Suffolk County and lies within easy reach of New York City, shopping corridors and village taverns in Huntington Village hum with holiday bustle through December and commuter traffic all winter long. Yet for leisure travellers, this protracted cold stretch offers little of the coastal magic that defines the town. Unless you are visiting family or seeking cosy indoor fires, save your journey until the salt air warms in May.