Howard, KY
Unincorporated community in Hardin County, Kentucky
Howard is a small unincorporated community in Hardin County, Kentucky. It is 0.4 miles SE of West Point, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40177.
Howard at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Hardin County
- ZIP code
- 40177
- Nearest town
- West Point (0.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9889, -85.9608
Weather in Howard now
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Howard weather by the hour
Howard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Howard.
This week in Howard
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 · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 53.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,354 mm
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 BRANDENBURG, KY US (USC00150955), adjusted for the elevation of Howard.
Howard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Howard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 5:49 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:31 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:53 AM | 7:52 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:06 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:31 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:19 AM | 9:09 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:32 AM | 9:07 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:57 AM | 8:38 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:24 AM | 7:53 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:51 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:23 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:51 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Howard?
Howard has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 53.3 inches (1,354 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
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 Corydon: I-64: 1-064-105-5-1-rwis, 19.5 miles NW of Howard.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Howard.
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Questions about Howard
Where is Howard, KY?
Howard is an unincorporated community in Hardin County, Kentucky, 0.4 miles SE of West Point.
What county is Howard in?
Howard is in Hardin County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Howard, KY?
The ZIP code for Howard is 40177.
What is the nearest town to Howard?
West Point, 0.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Howard?
Yes. The closest is Corydon: I-64: 1-064-105-5-1-rwis, 19.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Howard?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Howard?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Howard?
About 53.3 inches (1,354 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Howard?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
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?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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