Hampton Bays, New York
Hampton Bays is a community of 15,706 people in Suffolk County, New York.
Why visit Hampton Bays
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ponquogue Bridge, Shinnecock Light, Dr. Wesley Bowers House and Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Hampton Bays
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hampton Bays
Hampton Bays is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York. It is considered as part of the region of Long Island known as The Hamptons. As of the 2020 census, Hampton Bays had a population of 15,228.
From the Wikipedia article Hampton Bays, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Shinnecock Light
Lighthouse · 1.2 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Museums and landmarks4
Dr. Wesley Bowers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Southampton, New York, listed on the NRHP in Suffolk County
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Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Golf club in Southampton, New York
William Merritt Chase Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Mariner's Cove Marina
Marina and boat launch · 1.4 mi
9 Canoe Place Road, Hampton Bays
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes15
Buckleys Inn Between
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
139 West Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays
RUMBA Inspired Island Cuisine & Rum Bar
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
43 Canoe Place Road, Hampton Bays
3 more on the map.
History
The hamlet was settled in 1740 as "Good Ground", which became the main hamlet of eleven in the immediate area.
As a result of the growth of the surrounding hamlets and villages in the Hamptons and increased tourism from New York City, the eleven hamlets, although generally called "Good Ground" collectively by the early part of the 20th century, amalgamated under the name "Hampton Bays" in 1922.
In the early 1970s and the 2010s, portions of Hampton Bays unsuccessfully attempted to incorporate itself as the Incorporated Village of Hampton Bays.
From the History section of Hampton Bays, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Ocean View Terrace Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
285 East Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays
Churches and places of worship3
Hampton Bays United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.1 mi
158 West Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays
Shopping4
Hampton Bays Plaza
Shopping center · 1.3 mi
180 West Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Hampton Bays
73 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 20°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 36°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 66°F | 46°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 56°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 62°F | 2.9 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Westhamptn Gabreski Ap (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Suffolk County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-25: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- East Patchogue 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Coram 26 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Farmingville 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Centereach 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- East Setauket 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- East Haven 34 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- Central Islip 36 mi west, about 58 min by car
- New Haven 37 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- West Haven 37 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
- Milford city (balance) 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ponquogue Bridge at sunset (92811p), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shinnecock Hills Chase, Unknown author, Public domain
- Shinnecock-hills, Roger Rowlett, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 1961 Rambler American convertible, red, rear right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shinnecock Bay 2018 01, Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1961 Rambler American convertible, red, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe, rear right (Silver), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shinnecock Canal Railroad Bridge, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Dog Mutt, Yourockmywalrus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chaetodon capistratus 421705758, David LaMagna, CC BY 4.0
- Shinnecock-locks, Roger Rowlett, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Nissan Rogue (T32) facelift (United States), Tony Hisgett, CC BY 2.0
- Sagittarius region - Milky Way on slide film - Taken at Dune Road Westhampton Beach, Long Island, New York - 26 July 1998, Dennis Harper from Yonkers-Bronxville, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Myriophyllum humile 219205619, Haley Gladitsch, CC0
- Myriophyllum humile 219205799, Haley Gladitsch, CC0
- Chaetodon ocellatus 426166824, Zakqary Roy, CC BY 4.0
- ISS066-E-24014 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS032-E-27898 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-265468 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-280973 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-108379 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-108378 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Canoe Place Road near William Merrit Chase Homestead, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tufted titmouse (42797), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Song sparrow (42847), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tufted titmouse (42793), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yellow-bellied sapsucker (42891), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
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