Southampton, New York
Southampton is a village of 4,621 people in Suffolk County, New York.
Why visit Southampton
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The Watermill Center, Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Balcastle and Agawam Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 27 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Southampton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Southampton
Southampton is an incorporated village in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County, on the South Fork of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 4,550 at the 2020 census, an increase of 46.3% from the 2010 census a decade earlier.
From the Wikipedia article Southampton (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
The Watermill Center
Cinema and theater · 3.4 mi
Center for arts and the humanities
Museums and landmarks20
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Golf club in Southampton, New York
200 Tuckahoe Road, Southampton
Balcastle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Beach Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Capt. C. Goodale House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Dr. Wesley Bowers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Southampton, New York, listed on the NRHP in Suffolk County
James L. Breese House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Rosemary Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Southampton Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Water Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Water mill in New York, US
Wickapogue Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
William Merritt Chase Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
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North Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Southampton Yacht Club
Marina and boat launch · 2.0 mi
96 Little Neck Road, Southampton
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes14
Hampton Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
749 County Road 39A, Water Mill
Mo-Su 06:00-17:00
Tate's Bake Shop
Cafe · Cookie, Gift Baskets · 1.1 mi
43 North Sea Road, Southampton
Mo-Sa 07:00-18:00, Su 07:00-17:00
2 more on the map.
History
Southampton, settled in 1640 and incorporated as a village in 1894, historically began with a small group of English settlers who set sail from Lynn, Massachusetts, and landed on June 12, 1640, at what is now known as Conscience Point. It is the oldest English settlement in the state of New York and is named after the English Earl of Southampton.
The Shinnecock tribe welcomed the arrival of the white settlers in 1640 and not only gave them land to live on, "Olde Towne", but also shared with the settlers their knowledge of planting corn and fertilizing it with fish, growing crops, digging clams and scallops from nearby bays and trapping game. During the 18th and 19th centuries, fishing, farming (especially potatoes and the local sweet corn) and duck raising were the predominant industries.
The early settlers, with the help of a resident Shinnecock Indian guide, were led over an old woodland trail that is now North Sea Road to an ideal spot for their first settlement. There, at the head of what today is Old Town Pond, they constructed their first homes. The Shinnecock Reservation, established in 1701, is one of the oldest Native American reservations in the United States.
From the History section of Southampton (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Southampton Long Island Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
450 County Road 39, Southampton
Churches and places of worship9
Saint John's Episcopal Church
Church · Anglican · 0.8 mi
100 South Main Street, Southampton
United Methodist Church of Southampton
Church · Methodist · 1.1 mi
160 Main Street, Southampton
Shopping7
Shinnecock True Value Hardware East
Hardware store · 1.7 mi
849 County Road 39, Southampton
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare4
Southampton Medical Oncology
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
640 County Road 39, Tuckahoe
Map of Southampton
86 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 4.0 in | 7.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 3.6 in | 8.6 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 30°F | 4.9 in | 6.0 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 38°F | 4.3 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 65°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 57°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 64°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 56°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 5.0 in | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bridgehampton Hcn (8 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
East Hampton Airport (HTO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Tuckahoe 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Shinnecock Hills 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- North Sea 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Hampton Bays 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Bridgehampton 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Noyack 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- East Quogue 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Sag Harbor 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Laurel 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Flanders 11 mi west, about 17 min 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
- Mercator-cooper-house, The original uploader was Americasroof at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.5
- Longview - Garden Facade - Southampton NY, Buckyboot at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2006-05-06 - Longview on Lake Agawam - Southampton NY, Buckyboot at English Wikipedia, CC0
- Santa Claus Arrives In Southampton New York, Gerald Adams, CC BY 3.0
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- Southampton, New York (Village) 070409 475, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Southampton, New York (Village) 070409 375, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shinnecock-hills, Roger Rowlett, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Rosemary Lodge; Water Mill, New York, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Balcastle-sh, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Breese House; 155 Hill Road; Southampton, New York, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wickapogue1, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Agwam-park, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Watermill-ny1, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 600beach-road, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shinnecock Hills Chase, Unknown author, Public domain
- 300hampton-road, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Watermill-convent, Roger Rowlett, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Southampton-north-train, Americasroof ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parrish Art Museum, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
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