Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hopkinton Lake, NH Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 48.0"
- Annual precip
- 148d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hopkinton Lake
Hopkinton Lake, New Hampshire averages 46°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 48.0"
- precipitation, annual total
- 148 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
48.0"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hopkinton Lake) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Hopkinton Lake area.
How Hopkinton Lake compares to every U.S. city
Hopkinton Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Hopkinton Lake
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Hopkinton Lake's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.3" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.1" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.8" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9" | 18.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7" | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5" | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0" | 2.5 | 0.4 |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4" | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.3" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.3"
February 3.1"
March 3.8"
April 3.9"
May 3.7"
June 4.5"
July 4.3"
August 4.0"
September 4.0"
October 5.4"
November 3.9"
December 4.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
148 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,215
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
429
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hopkinton Lake's climate means for you
Hopkinton Lake runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 148 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,215 heating and 429 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Hopkinton Lake, NH
Hopkinton Lake, New Hampshire runs an annual average of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 35°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00274218, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Hopkinton Lake averages 48.0 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 148 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near October 1. As for energy demand, 7,215 heating degree days and 429 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hopkinton Lake scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Hopkinton Lake, NH? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hopkinton Lake, New Hampshire is 46°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 11°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Hopkinton Lake get? ▼
Hopkinton Lake receives 48.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hopkinton Lake? ▼
Hopkinton Lake has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Hopkinton Lake? ▼
Hopkinton Lake has approximately 148 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 6 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hopkinton Lake? ▼
Hopkinton Lake has 7,215 heating degree days and 429 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Hopkinton Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00274218 near Hopkinton Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00274218. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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