Howard, MD
Historical community (former settlement) in Somerset County, Maryland
Howard is a historical community (former settlement) in Somerset County, Maryland. It is 4.2 miles W of Crisfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21817.
Howard at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Somerset County
- ZIP code
- 21817
- Nearest town
- Crisfield (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9889, -75.7808
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 · 29°F average low
- 43.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,099 mm
- 8.4 insnowfall per year · 21 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Howard: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALLOPS ISLAND FLIGHT FAC, VA US (USW00093739), adjusted for the elevation of Howard.
Howard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Howard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:46 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 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 43.3 inches (1,099 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Howard 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
The closest live webcam is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 34.5 miles N of Howard.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Howard.
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Questions about Howard
Where is Howard, MD?
Howard is a historical community (former settlement) in Somerset County, Maryland, 4.2 miles W of Crisfield.
What county is Howard in?
Howard is in Somerset County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Howard, MD?
The ZIP code for Howard is 21817.
What is the nearest town to Howard?
Crisfield, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Howard?
Yes. The closest is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 34.5 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 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Howard?
About 43.3 inches (1,099 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Howard?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Howard?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Howard have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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