Howard, VA

Unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia

Howard is a small unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is 0.5 miles N of Tysons, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22027.

Howard at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Fairfax County
ZIP code
22027
Nearest town
Tysons (0.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.9147, -77.2256

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?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°36°54°71°89°42°23°Jan45°24°Feb53°32°Mar65°41°Apr72°52°May80°61°Jun84°67°Jul82°65°Aug76°57°Sep65°45°Oct56°35°Nov46°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.6"Feb3.8"Mar3.4"Apr4.3"May4.1"Jun4.3"Jul3.5"Aug4.2"Sep3.5"Oct3.1"Nov3.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VIENNA, VA US (USC00448737), adjusted for the elevation of Howard.

Howard weather month by month

January
42° 23°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 6.5 in of snow
February
45° 24°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.5 in of snow
March
53° 32°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
April
65° 41°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
72° 52°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 61°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 67°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
82° 65°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
76° 57°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
65° 45°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
56° 35°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
46° 28°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Howard through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:12 PM9 h 48 min
February6:58 AM5:47 PM10 h 49 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:47 PM13 h 16 min
May5:54 AM8:16 PM14 h 21 min
June5:41 AM8:37 PM14 h 56 min
July5:54 AM8:35 PM14 h 40 min
August6:21 AM8:05 PM13 h 43 min
September6:49 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:17 AM6:31 PM11 h 14 min
November6:50 AM4:56 PM10 h 6 min
December7:18 AM4:49 PM9 h 30 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 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Howard is June to 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 Tysons: VA-7 - MM 60.1 - WB, 0.1 miles NW of Howard.

Tysons: VA-7 - MM 60.1 - WBunknown · 0.1 mi NWOn Windy
Tysons: VA-7 - MM 60.3 - EBunknown · 0.1 mi SEOn Windy
Tysons: VA-7 - MM 59.8 - EBunknown · 0.4 mi NWOn Windy
Tysons: VA-123 - MM 22.6 - SBunknown · 0.4 mi NOn Windy
Old Courthouse: VA-123 - MM 22 - NBunknown · 0.6 mi WOn Windy
Idylwood: I-495 - MM 47.4 - SBIdylwood · 0.9 mi SEOn Windy
Tysons: I-495 - MM 45.9 - SBunknown · 1.0 mi NEOn Windy
Tysons: I-495 - MM 46.1 - SBunknown · 1.0 mi NEOn Windy
Odricks Corner: Spring Hill Rd. - NB - Jones Branchunknown · 1.2 mi NOn Windy

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

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Map of Howard, VA

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Questions about Howard

Where is Howard, VA?

Howard is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, 0.5 miles N of Tysons.

What county is Howard in?

Howard is in Fairfax County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Howard, VA?

The ZIP code for Howard is 22027.

What is the nearest town to Howard?

Tysons, 0.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Howard?

Yes. The closest is Tysons: VA-7 - MM 60.1 - WB, 0.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Howard?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°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 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Howard?

Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Howard?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Howard have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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