December weather forecast
Hopkinton, RI

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Weather in December

December marks the advent of winters in Hopkinton, with temperatures dropping to freezing levels. The change in the climatic pattern is evident with drastically reduced daylight hours and decreasing temperature levels. Alongside, decreasing wind speeds possibly make the cold air even denser. The winter sky wears a cloak of increased cloud cover, further limiting the sunlight availability. A definitive feature of December's weather is the snowfall making a comeback, recorded at 1.06" (27mm), greeting winter's arrival.

Temperature

Hopkinton records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). Hopkinton experiences an average low-temperature reading of 33.4°F (0.8°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Hopkinton, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Hopkinton, Rhode Island. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in Hopkinton, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.6 snowfall days, and 6.26" (159mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hopkinton.
On the first day of December in Hopkinton, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hopkinton are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Hopkinton in December?

During December, Hopkinton experiences an average high-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hopkinton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, is 75%.

What is the rainiest month in Hopkinton?

The month with the most rainfall in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Hopkinton in December?

In Hopkinton, Rhode Island, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Hopkinton?

In Hopkinton, Rhode Island, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hopkinton?

The month with the shortest days in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hopkinton have in December?

The average day length in December in Hopkinton is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hopkinton?

On the first day of December in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hopkinton?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Hopkinton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hopkinton?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hopkinton.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hopkinton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hopkinton, RI

Average temperature in December - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hopkinton, RI

Average pressure in December - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hopkinton, RI

Average wind speed in December - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average wind speed in December: 12mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hopkinton, RI

Average humidity in December - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hopkinton, RI

Average rainfall in December - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hopkinton, RI

Average rainfall days in December - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hopkinton, RI

Average snowfall in December - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hopkinton, RI

Average snowfall days in December - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hopkinton, RI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hopkinton, RI

Average sunshine days in December - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hopkinton, RI

Average UV index in December - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hopkinton, RI

Average cloud cover in December - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Hopkinton, RI

Average visibility in December - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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