Howard, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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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 · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 26.4 inprecipitation per year · 669 mm
- 35.8 insnowfall per year · 91 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 HOWARD, SD US (USC00394037), adjusted for the elevation of Howard.
Howard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Howard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:59 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| February | 7:27 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 9:16 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 7:23 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| December | 7:56 AM | 4:54 PM | 8 h 58 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 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 26.4 inches (669 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Howard is May–June and August–September. At 1,575 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Howard
What is the hottest month in Howard?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Howard?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Howard?
About 26.4 inches (669 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Howard?
Yes, about 36 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?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Howard in November?
Highs average 47°F and lows 21°F, with about 1.0 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Howard?
Around 7:23 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:05 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Howard weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Howard.
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