Howard, IL
Unincorporated community in Fulton County, Illinois
Howard is a small unincorporated community in Fulton County, Illinois. It is 3.5 miles NW of Ipava, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61441.
Howard at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Fulton County
- ZIP code
- 61441
- Nearest town
- Ipava (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.3272, -90.2664
Weather in Howard now
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Howard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Howard.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Howard
What is the weather usually like in Howard?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 41.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,042 mm
- 27.9 insnowfall per year · 71 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Howard: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAVANA, IL US (USC00113940), adjusted for the elevation of Howard.
Howard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Howard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Howard?
Howard has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Howard is May and August to October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Howard
The closest live webcam is Macomb › South-east: Macombopoly, 23.2 miles NW of Howard.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Howard.
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Questions about Howard
Where is Howard, IL?
Howard is an unincorporated community in Fulton County, Illinois, 3.5 miles NW of Ipava.
What county is Howard in?
Howard is in Fulton County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Howard, IL?
The ZIP code for Howard is 61441.
What is the nearest town to Howard?
Ipava, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Howard?
Yes. The closest is Macomb › South-east: Macombopoly, 23.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Howard?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Howard?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Howard?
About 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Howard?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Howard?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Howard have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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