Hemlock, New York facts for kids
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Hemlock, New York
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 Hemlock, New York
Location in New York
Hemlock, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Livingston |
| Town | Livonia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.86 sq mi (4.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.86 sq mi (4.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 455 |
| • Density | 244.23/sq mi (94.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
14466
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 952553 |
| FIPS code | 36-33128 |
Hemlock is a small community in Livingston County, New York, United States. It's known as a "hamlet" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). A hamlet is a small settlement, and a CDP is an area defined by the Census Bureau for statistics.
In 2020, about 455 people lived in Hemlock. The local post office uses the ZIP Code 14466. This ZIP Code covers parts of Livonia, where Hemlock is located, and also parts of nearby towns like Richmond and Canadice.
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Exploring Hemlock's Location
Hemlock is located in the eastern part of Livingston County. A main road, U.S. Route 20A, runs through the hamlet. This road can take you to Livonia village to the west or Honeoye to the east, both about 5 miles away.
Another important road, New York State Route 15A, also passes through Hemlock. It joins US 20A for a bit before heading north to Lima. If you go south on NY 15A, you'll reach Springwater.
Natural Features Around Hemlock
The southern part of Hemlock includes a smaller area called Glenville. This area is close to the northern end of Hemlock Lake. Hemlock Lake is one of New York's famous Finger Lakes.
Hemlock covers about 1.86 square miles (4.8 square kilometers) of land. A stream called Hemlock Outlet flows north from Hemlock Lake, right through the middle of Hemlock. This stream eventually connects to Honeoye Creek, which is part of the larger Genesee River system.
The Hemlock Fairgrounds
On the western side of Hemlock, you'll find the Hemlock Fairground. This is where the Hemlock "Little World's" Fair takes place. The fairground buildings and its racetrack are quite old and important. They were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000, meaning they are recognized for their historical value.
Who Lives in Hemlock?
The number of people living in Hemlock changes over time. Here's a quick look at the population counts from recent years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 455 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
This information helps us understand how the community has grown or changed.
Hemlock's Weather
Hemlock experiences a humid continental climate. This type of climate means it has warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The weather can change quite a bit throughout the year.
| Climate data for Hemlock, New York, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1898–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 70 (21) |
74 (23) |
79 (26) |
89 (32) |
92 (33) |
95 (35) |
100 (38) |
98 (37) |
97 (36) |
88 (31) |
79 (26) |
70 (21) |
100 (38) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 56.7 (13.7) |
55.0 (12.8) |
65.4 (18.6) |
78.3 (25.7) |
85.2 (29.6) |
88.5 (31.4) |
89.6 (32.0) |
88.0 (31.1) |
85.7 (29.8) |
78.2 (25.7) |
67.8 (19.9) |
57.2 (14.0) |
91.3 (32.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 32.7 (0.4) |
34.9 (1.6) |
43.4 (6.3) |
56.6 (13.7) |
68.9 (20.5) |
76.7 (24.8) |
80.5 (26.9) |
78.9 (26.1) |
72.5 (22.5) |
60.4 (15.8) |
48.5 (9.2) |
37.8 (3.2) |
57.7 (14.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 24.6 (−4.1) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
33.5 (0.8) |
45.8 (7.7) |
57.6 (14.2) |
66.2 (19.0) |
70.5 (21.4) |
68.9 (20.5) |
62.6 (17.0) |
51.3 (10.7) |
40.4 (4.7) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
48.2 (9.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16.5 (−8.6) |
16.8 (−8.4) |
23.6 (−4.7) |
34.9 (1.6) |
46.2 (7.9) |
55.7 (13.2) |
60.4 (15.8) |
59.0 (15.0) |
52.6 (11.4) |
42.2 (5.7) |
32.3 (0.2) |
23.8 (−4.6) |
38.7 (3.7) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −4.4 (−20.2) |
−3.7 (−19.8) |
2.7 (−16.3) |
21.5 (−5.8) |
32.4 (0.2) |
42.0 (5.6) |
49.2 (9.6) |
47.7 (8.7) |
39.0 (3.9) |
28.6 (−1.9) |
17.0 (−8.3) |
6.6 (−14.1) |
−7.8 (−22.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −28 (−33) |
−27 (−33) |
−15 (−26) |
4 (−16) |
16 (−9) |
30 (−1) |
40 (4) |
32 (0) |
25 (−4) |
17 (−8) |
2 (−17) |
−22 (−30) |
−28 (−33) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.15 (55) |
1.82 (46) |
2.63 (67) |
3.03 (77) |
3.30 (84) |
3.88 (99) |
4.19 (106) |
3.77 (96) |
3.43 (87) |
3.72 (94) |
2.84 (72) |
2.55 (65) |
37.31 (948) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 18.4 | 14.1 | 14.5 | 14.1 | 13.8 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 16.4 | 14.4 | 16.4 | 174.1 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Hemlock (Nueva York) para niños
