Howard County, MD Weather Forecast and Current Conditions
Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 52°F
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Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 52°F
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Point Forecast at a Glance
7-Day Temperature Trend
Week Ahead Summary
High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 59°F to 69°F. Some rain possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.
Climate Context
This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for October. Normal highs for this period are around 67°F with lows around 48°F.
This Date in Weather History
1987 - Cold arctic air invaded the Upper Midwest, and squalls in the Lake Superior snowbelt produced heavy snow in eastern Ashland County and northern Iron County of Wisconsin. Totals ranged up to 18 inches at Mellen. In the western U.S., the record high of 69 degrees at Seattle WA was their twenty-fifth of the year, their highest number of record highs for any given year. Bakersfield CA reported a record 146 days in a row with daily highs 80 degrees or above.
More on this and other weather history
Howard County 7 Day Weather Forecast Details
Monday Oct 20
Day: Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Night: Clear, with a low around 41. West wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Oct 21
Day: A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A chance of rain showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Oct 22
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Thursday Oct 23
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Friday Oct 24
Day: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday Oct 25
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday Oct 26
Day: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sun & Moon Monthly
Sunrise 7:23 AM
Sunset 6:23 PM
Last Light 6:50 PM
Moonset 5:46 PM
Contiguous United States Extremes
Sun's High Temperature
101 at 2 Miles North Northeast Of La Puerta, TX
Sun's Low Temperature
17 at Daniel, WY
Weather Folklore
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About Howard County, Maryland
Howard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2020 census, the population is 334,529. Since there are no incorporated municipalities, there is no incorporated county seat either. Therefore, its county seat is the unincorporated community of Ellicott City. Howard County is part of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
The county is home to Columbia, a planned community between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. with a population of approximately 100,000, founded in 1967.
Howard County is frequently cited for its affluence, quality of life, and excellent schools. Its estimated 2020 median household income of $124,042 (~$144,064 in 2023) makes it one of the wealthiest counties in the US. Many of the most affluent communities in the area, such as Clarksville, Dayton, Glenelg, Glenwood, and West Friendship, are located along the Route 32 corridor in Howard County. The main population center of Columbia/Ellicott City is regularly ranked in Money magazine's Top 10 "Best Places to Live". According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Howard County ranks fourth in the nation for educational attainment, with an estimated 63.6% of residents 25 and over holding a bachelor's degree or higher. In 2022, the Howard County Public School System was ranked the best school district in Maryland.
In 2010, the center of population of Maryland was located in the Howard County town of Jessup.
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