Howard Heights, MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland

Howard Heights is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 0.6 miles S of Ellicott City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21043.

Howard Heights at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Howard County
ZIP code
21043
Nearest town
Ellicott City (0.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.2839, -76.8306

Weather in Howard Heights now

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Howard Heights weather by the hour

Howard Heights weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Howard Heights.

This week in Howard Heights

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Howard Heights

What is the weather usually like in Howard Heights?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°40°57°75°92°42°27°Jan46°28°Feb54°34°Mar65°45°Apr73°55°May82°64°Jun87°69°Jul84°67°Aug77°60°Sep66°49°Oct56°39°Nov46°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan2.8"Feb4.2"Mar3.7"Apr5.1"May4.8"Jun5.3"Jul3.9"Aug4.7"Sep4.2"Oct3.7"Nov4.0"Dec

Best time to visit Howard Heights: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CYLBURN, MD US (USC00182308), adjusted for the elevation of Howard Heights.

Howard Heights weather month by month

January
42° 27°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 9.0 in of snow
February
46° 28°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 10.0 in of snow
March
54° 34°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow
April
65° 45°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
73° 55°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 64°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
87° 69°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
84° 67°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
77° 60°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 49°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
56° 39°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
46° 31°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Howard Heights through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:09 PM9 h 46 min
February6:57 AM5:45 PM10 h 48 min
March7:16 AM7:15 PM11 h 58 min
April6:28 AM7:46 PM13 h 17 min
May5:52 AM8:15 PM14 h 23 min
June5:38 AM8:37 PM14 h 58 min
July5:51 AM8:34 PM14 h 42 min
August6:19 AM8:04 PM13 h 45 min
September6:47 AM7:17 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:30 PM11 h 14 min
November6:49 AM4:54 PM10 h 4 min
December7:18 AM4:46 PM9 h 28 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Howard Heights?

Howard Heights has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Howard Heights is May–June and August–September. 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 Heights

The closest live webcam is Arbutus › South, 7.3 miles SE of Howard Heights.

Arbutus › SouthArbutus · 7.3 mi SEOn Windy
Relay › North-east: Halethorpe Weather-WatchRelay · 7.8 mi SEOn Windy
Halethorpe › North-westunknown · 7.9 mi SEOn Windy
Towson › Southunknown · 8.2 mi NEOn Windy
LaurelLaurel · 12.8 mi SOn Windy
Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Libraryunknown · 14.1 mi NEOn Windy
Baltimore: Northeast ViewBaltimore · 16.6 mi EOn Windy
Baltimore: Northwest ViewBaltimore · 16.6 mi EOn Windy
Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park DriveGarrett Park · 22.5 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Howard Heights.

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Questions about Howard Heights

Where is Howard Heights, MD?

Howard Heights is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 0.6 miles S of Ellicott City.

What county is Howard Heights in?

Howard Heights is in Howard County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Howard Heights, MD?

The ZIP code for Howard Heights is 21043.

What is the nearest town to Howard Heights?

Ellicott City, 0.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Howard Heights?

Yes. The closest is Arbutus › South, 7.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Howard Heights?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Howard Heights?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Howard Heights?

About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Howard Heights?

Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Howard Heights?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Howard Heights have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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