January weather forecast
Hopkinton, RI

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Weather in January

January in Hopkinton, Rhode Island is characterized by cold weather conditions, with the climatic scenario being in the post-winter transition phase. Consisting predominantly of freeze and frost, it has typical winter conditions. An important aspect is the relatively high humidity coupled with low temperatures, making the chill factor more palpable. While the short daylight hours also contribute to the reduced warmth, the sunshine usually finds it challenging to pierce through the relatively high cloud cover in January. An exceptional factor about January's weather is the low temperature, dropping to 27°F (-2.8°C), coupled with the highest cloud cover at 44%.

Temperature

Hopkinton's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) to a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Hopkinton, during January, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hopkinton, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, in Hopkinton, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout January, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.6 snowfall days, and 6.26" (159mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hopkinton, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Hopkinton?

The coldest period in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

How cold is January in Hopkinton?

In January, in Hopkinton, the average high-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Hopkinton?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in Hopkinton in January?

In Hopkinton, Rhode Island, in January, during 8.6 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hopkinton in January?

In Hopkinton, in January, during 5.6 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Hopkinton?

In January, the average day length in Hopkinton is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Hopkinton?

On the first day of January in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hopkinton have in January?

In Hopkinton, Rhode Island, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hopkinton?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Hopkinton?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hopkinton, RI

Average temperature in January - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.7°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 January: 27°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 January
Hopkinton, RI

Average pressure in January - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.02"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 January
Hopkinton, RI

Average wind speed in January - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.5mph

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 January
Hopkinton, RI

Average humidity in January - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average humidity in January: 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 January
Hopkinton, RI

Average rainfall in January - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

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 January
Hopkinton, RI

Average rainfall days in January - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 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 January
Hopkinton, RI

Average snowfall in January - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.26"

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 January
Hopkinton, RI

Average snowfall days in January - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.6 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 January /
Average sunshine in January
Hopkinton, RI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 January: 5h and 1min

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 January
Hopkinton, RI

Average sunshine days in January - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 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 January
Hopkinton, RI

Average UV index in January - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average UV index in January: 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 January
Hopkinton, RI

Average cloud cover in January - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

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 January
Hopkinton, RI

Average visibility in January - Hopkinton, RI
  • Average visibility in January: 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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