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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Howard, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and 8.1°F (-13.3°C). The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 8.1°F (-13.3°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Howard, is another freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 11.1°F (-11.6°C). Howard records an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C) as February arrives, nearly mirroring the previous month's climate. Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Howard, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 41°F (5°C) and min 26.1°F (-3.3°C). Howard's weather in March is characterized by a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C) in February to a wintry 41°F (5°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a cool spring month in Howard, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low of 37°F (2.8°C). The arrival of April sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 41°F (5°C) in March to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Howard, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average high of 66.4°F (19.1°C). The arrival of May brings a change in Howard's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a moderately hot month in Howard, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 76.5°F (24.7°C) and 58.8°F (14.9°C). June's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 66.4°F (19.1°C) in May to a moderately hot 76.5°F (24.7°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Howard, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 82.2°F (27.9°C) and 62.4°F (16.9°C). July, on average, is the warmest month, registering a high temperature of 82.2°F (27.9°C) and a low of 62.4°F (16.9°C). The heat index value during July is estimated at a hot 87.8°F (31°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Howard, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.4°F (15.2°C) and max 81°F (27.2°C). The beginning of August reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 81°F (27.2°C), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also an agreeable month in Howard, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 73°F (22.8°C) and min 52.7°F (11.5°C). September's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from a warm 81°F (27.2°C) in August to a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Howard, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and an average high of 55.9°F (13.3°C). The average high-temperature exhibits a considerable decrease in October, dropping from a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C) in September to a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Howard, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C). Welcoming November, Howard observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from October's moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Howard, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 14.2°F (-9.9°C). The onset of December brings a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Howard, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and reaching a low of 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month in Howard, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

How much does it rain?

Throughout the year, there are 111.2 rainfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.

How much does it snow?

Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

When does it snow the most?

February is the month with the most snowfall in Howard. Snow falls for 10 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is June, when the rain falls for 18.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

When are the longest days?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 24min of daylight.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the warmest month?

The warmest period tends to be July, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 82.2°F (27.9°C) and a low of 62.4°F (16.9°C).

What month has the most sunshine in Howard?

July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 67%, October is the least humid month.

What is the driest month?

November is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

Average temperature
Howard, SD

Average temperature - Howard, SD

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).

Average pressure
Howard, SD

Average pressure - Howard, SD

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed
Howard, SD

Average wind speed - Howard, SD

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

Average humidity
Howard, SD

Average humidity - Howard, SD

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall
Howard, SD

Average rainfall - Howard, SD

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").

Average rainfall days
Howard, SD

Average rainfall days - Howard, SD

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.6 days).

Average snowfall
Howard, SD

Average snowfall - Howard, SD

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Howard, SD

Average snowfall days - Howard, SD

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Howard, SD

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Howard, SD

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days
Howard, SD

Average sunshine days - Howard, SD

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

Average visibility
Howard, SD

Average visibility - Howard, SD

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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