Howard, SD has a humid continental climate with relatively cold winter temperatures and hot summer temperatures. Average annual high temperatures range from the mid-30's in January to the mid-80's in July. Average annual low temperatures range from the single digits in January to the low-60's in July. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with occasional snowfall during the winter months. The area experiences an average of 33 inches of precipitation annually, with 27 inches of that total coming from snowfall.
Howard, South Dakota gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Howard averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Howard. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Howard gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year