New York, United States
Brookhaven
Brookhaven is a city in New York, United States, close to the sea. It has a population of about 485,773 (2020). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now54°F
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population485,773
Local time10:55
40.78° N, 72.92° WElevation 10 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code11719October: high / low64° / 48°
Rain this month101mm
Sea this month63°
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Best: May · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Brookhaven at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:11 · 18:0210 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:09Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6.3Next holiday3 NovemberElection DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month82°F
Average high in July
Coolest month25°F
Average low in January
Wettest monthJune
97 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
85 mm of rain
Warmest sea73°F
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Brookhaven
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
54°F
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 23 km/h · humidity 48%
Today22 Oct65°44°
Fri23 Oct57°41°
Sat24 Oct59°39°
Sun25 Oct61°40°
Mon26 Oct63°42°
Tue27 Oct59°43°
Wed28 Oct55°40°
Thu29 Oct64°48°
Fri30 Oct65°46°
Sat31 Oct57°39°
When to go to Brookhaven
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 33 | 31 | 55 | 71 | 71 | 61 | 65 | 78 | 76 | 47 | 28 |
| High | 40° | 42° | 48° | 58° | 68° | 76° | 82° | 81° | 74° | 64° | 54° | 45° |
| Low | 25° | 26° | 32° | 41° | 50° | 60° | 67° | 66° | 59° | 48° | 38° | 31° |
| Rain (mm) | 90 | 85 | 115 | 111 | 94 | 97 | 92 | 98 | 96 | 101 | 96 | 106 |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 |
| Sea | 44° | 40° | 41° | 45° | 53° | 64° | 71° | 73° | 69° | 63° | 56° | 49° |
What's on in Brookhaven
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Brookhaven
Outdoors around Brookhaven
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Cathedral PinesCamp sites
1.9 kmAnimal Farm Petting ZooZoos
2.3 kmCountry FairTheme parks
2.5 kmMiddle Island Country ClubGolf courses
2.7 kmLong Island Game FarmZoos
3.2 kmRock Hill Golf and Country ClubGolf courses
4.1 kmNature around Brookhaven
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Brookhaven
Earthquakes around Brookhaven
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Tropical storms · Brookhaven
Universities and research institutes
South Country Central School DistrictUniversity or college · founded 1950
Towns and villages around Brookhaven
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Squassux Landing1.5 kmIndian Landing2 kmNorth Bellport2.4 kmSouth Haven2.8 kmBellport3.2 kmHagerman4.2 kmShirley4.7 kmMastic Beach5.5 kmYaphank6.4 kmMastic6.8 kmEast Patchogue6.9 kmNorth Patchogue7.9 kmMedford8.3 kmMoriches8.5 kmPatchogue8.5 kmGordon Heights10 kmUpton10 kmBlue Point11 kmCenter Moriches11 kmHoltsville12 kmBayberry Dunes12 kmMiddle Island12 kmGreenwood Village12 kmBayport12 kmCoram12 kmRidge13 kmDavis Park13 kmEast Moriches13 kmManorville14 kmLincoln Mobile Homes Court14 kmSelden14 kmHolbrook14 kmBunker Hill Mobile Home Court15 kmSayville15 kmWater Island15 km
Brookhaven from above
Around Brookhaven29 places to see, do and reach nearby
Carmans RiverNature3.1 miSwan River, New YorkNature4.8 miForge River, New YorkNature5.5 miPatchogue RiverNature5.8 miArtist LakeNature7.3 miPatchogue LakeNature5.6 miRidge Island, New YorkNature3.5 miNew Made IslandNature6.0 miTelescope HillMountain7.6 miBald Hill (Farmingville, New York)Mountain7.1 miBellport Village Historic DistrictMonument1.8 miUnited Methodist Church, PatchogueMonument5.3 miUnited States Post Office, PatchogueMonument5.1 miJohn Ellis Roosevelt EstateMonument8.6 miJoseph Wood HouseMonument8.9 miSayville Congregational ChurchMonument9.1 miRobert Hawkins HomesteadMonument2.7 miSt. Andrew's Episcopal Church, YaphankMonument4.0 miBellportStation1.6 miMastic–ShirleyStation3.0 miYaphankStation3.2 miBellport Ferry LandingFerry port2.1 miHo-Hum Beach Ferry LandingFerry port4.4 miCentral IslipPlace15 miHauppaugePlace15 miMedfordPlace5.2 miSeldenPlace8.7 miStony BrookPlace16 miEast PatchoguePlace4.3 mi
Postal code
11719
Getting to Brookhaven
Long Island MacArthur AirportISP
16 kmTweed New Haven AirportHVN
54 kmWestchester County AirportHPN
74 kmBellportRailway station
2.5 kmMastic–ShirleyRailway station
4.8 kmYaphankRailway station
5.2 kmBellport Ferry LandingHo-Hum Beach Ferry Landing
3.3 kmHo-Hum Beach Ferry LandingBellport Ferry Landing
7.1 kmPlaces near Brookhaven
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Brookhaven?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Brookhaven.
What is the hottest month in Brookhaven?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F and lows of 67°F.
What is the coldest month in Brookhaven?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 40°F and lows of 25°F.
What is the rainiest month in Brookhaven?
June is the wettest month with about 3.8 in of precipitation on 11 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Brookhaven?
The sea is warmest in August at about 73°F and coolest in February at about 40°F.
What is the postal code of Brookhaven?
The postal code of Brookhaven is 11719.