Howard, SC
Unincorporated community in Horry County, South Carolina
Howard is a small unincorporated community in Horry County, South Carolina. It is 2.9 miles N of Tabor City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28463.
Howard at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Horry County
- ZIP code
- 28463
- Nearest town
- Tabor City (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.1122, -78.8761
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 · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Howard: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LONGWOOD, NC US (USC00315116), adjusted for the elevation of Howard.
Howard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Howard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 56 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 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Howard is April–May and September–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 Hand: SC 22 E @ MM 24, 18.7 miles S of Howard.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Howard.
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Questions about Howard
Where is Howard, SC?
Howard is an unincorporated community in Horry County, South Carolina, 2.9 miles N of Tabor City.
What county is Howard in?
Howard is in Horry County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Howard, SC?
The ZIP code for Howard is 28463.
What is the nearest town to Howard?
Tabor City, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Howard?
Yes. The closest is Hand: SC 22 E @ MM 24, 18.7 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 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Howard?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Howard?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Howard?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Howard have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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