Location & Surroundings
Howard is a settlement in Rhode Island, United States, at 28 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cranston, 4 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 570 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Theodore Francis Green State Airport, 2 km away.
Also known as: Sockanosset
Overview
Howard is settlement in Rhode Island, United States.
It is located in Rhode Island, United States.
Also known as: Howard, Rhode Island
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Rhode Island
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
41° 44' 32" N, 71° 27' 15" W
- Elevation 28 m (DEM: 3 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,071 p/km²
- Built-up 21.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:03
- Sunrise 07:13
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 10 h 33 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
- New England Laborers-Cranston Construction Academy
- Rhode Island Department of Corrections Maximum Security Facility
- Rhode Island Department of Corrections Gloria McDonald Medium Security Women's Facility
- Three Ponds Brook
- Rhode Department of Corrections School
- Rhode Island Department of Corrections High Security Center
- Interchange 14A
- Interchange 4A
- Advanced Medical Transport Services
- Rhode Island Department of Corrections Anthony P Trevino Intake Service Center
Alternate Names
Weather in Howard
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Howard, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 18.5 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 431 W/m2.
Temperature
13.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,029.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 13.6 | 1.0 | 198 | 43 | 1,029.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.5 | 2.0 | 226 | 86 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 117.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.9 | 2.2 | 233 | 88 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.6 | 2.4 | 228 | 87 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 5.4 | 223 | 52 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 430.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.4 | 4.0 | 217 | 84 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 160.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.6 | 4.1 | 235 | 89 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.9 | 3.0 | 255 | 85 | 1,015.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 93 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.0 | 6.4 | 297 | 40 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 421.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.5 | 4.8 | 319 | 56 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 163.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.5 | 3.6 | 314 | 63 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.5 | 3.4 | 332 | 59 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.5 | 2.1 | 347 | 32 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 439.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Howard?
Now 13.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 18.5 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 431 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Howard today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 10h 35m.
What is the local time in Howard?
Local time is 23:03. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Howard?
Howard is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Howard?
Elevation about 28 m. DEM 3 m.
Where is Howard located?
It is at 41.74232, -71.45422 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Howard in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)