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Location & Surroundings

Hempstead is a town in Texas, United States with 7,110 inhabitants, at 74 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Prairie View, 9 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 1995 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Hempstead Gliderport, 3 km away.

Also known as: Хемпстед · هيمبستيد · همپستید، تگزاس

Overview

Hempstead is city in and county seat of Waller County, Texas, United States.

It is located in Waller County, United States.

The population is about 5,430 (2020).

It covers about 16 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 69 metre.

Also known as: Hempstead, Texas, Hempstead, TX

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Image Waller county courthouse.jpg

Locator map

Locator map Waller County Hempstead.svg

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Waller County
  • Area 16 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    30° 5' 51" N, 96° 4' 42" W
  • Elevation 74 m (DEM: 77 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 7,110
  • Pop. Density 671 p/km²
  • Built-up 18.7%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Alternate Names

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Хемпстед
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هيمبستيد
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همپستید، تگزاس

Weather in Hempstead

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hempstead, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 20.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 263 W/m2.

Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,019.4 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 17.1 1.6 224 93 1,019.4 - / 0.00 93 0.0 n/a
6h 17.2 1.4 28 92 1,018.3 2.60 / 2.60 98 0.0 n/a
12h 19.4 1.3 357 82 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.21 100 53.6 n/a
18h 20.0 0.8 286 80 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 96 263.1 n/a
Tomorrow 18.0 2.0 320 83 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 15.6 3.3 359 86 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h 24.7 4.0 25 28 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 350.3 n/a
42h 19.5 3.1 351 39 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 391.6 n/a
Friday 16.0 1.6 358 47 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
54h 14.2 1.3 355 52 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
60h 24.5 1.7 177 31 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 39 353.9 n/a
66h 19.7 2.0 155 43 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 81 377.1 n/a
Saturday 15.7 2.3 188 66 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 97 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hempstead?
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 20.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 263 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Hempstead today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 10h 46m.
What is the local time in Hempstead?
Local time is 12:02. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Hempstead?
Hempstead is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Hempstead?
Population about 7,110.
What is the elevation of Hempstead?
Elevation about 74 m. DEM 77 m.
Where is Hempstead located?
It is at 30.09744, -96.07829 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hempstead in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-03-09
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