Howard, WA
Unincorporated community in Chelan County, Washington
Howard is a small unincorporated community in Chelan County, Washington. It is 9.6 miles SW of Chelan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98846.
Howard at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Chelan County
- ZIP code
- 98846
- Nearest town
- Chelan (9.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.8981, -119.8236
Weather in Howard now
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Howard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Howard.
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What is the weather usually like in Howard?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 12.0 inprecipitation per year · 304 mm
- 20.5 insnowfall per year · 52 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Howard: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHELAN, WA US (USC00451350), adjusted for the elevation of Howard.
Howard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Howard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 4:35 PM | 8 h 54 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| May | 5:18 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| June | 4:57 AM | 9:02 PM | 16 h 4 min |
| July | 5:14 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 41 min |
| August | 5:53 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 4:08 PM | 8 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Howard?
Howard has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 12.0 inches (304 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Howard is May to July and 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 Chelan › North: US 97 at MP 240: N - Falls, 4.8 miles W of Howard.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Howard.
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Questions about Howard
Where is Howard, WA?
Howard is an unincorporated community in Chelan County, Washington, 9.6 miles SW of Chelan.
What county is Howard in?
Howard is in Chelan County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Howard, WA?
The ZIP code for Howard is 98846.
What is the nearest town to Howard?
Chelan, 9.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Howard?
Yes. The closest is Chelan › North: US 97 at MP 240: N - Falls, 4.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Howard?
August, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Howard?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Howard?
About 12.0 inches (304 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Howard?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Howard?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Howard have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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