Dave Hovde Biography
Dave Hovde is an American meteorologist working for KSBY as the chief meteorologist. His forecasts air on weeknights at 5:00, 6:00, 10:00 and 11:00 p.m. He joined the station in April 2003 and has served the station for more than 2 decades. Hovde joined KSBY after working in Fargo, North Dakota as chief meteorologist.
Dave Hovde Education
Hovde studied and graduated from Minnesota State University. Additionally, he has studied at Mississippi State and Portland State universities.
Dave Hovde Career
Hovde works for KSBY as the chief meteorologist. His forecasts air on weeknights at 5:00, 6:00, 10:00 and 11:00 p.m. He has served the station for more than 2 decades. The American Meteorological Society(AMS) and the National Weather Association(NWA) gave him their seals of approval. Also, he serves as a member of both the AMS and NWA.
Hovde joined KSBY after working in Fargo, North Dakota as chief meteorologist. Additionally, he has worked in Bakersfield, California at KERO as chief meteorologist. For Best Television Weather Segment, the Radio and Television News Association of Southern California has honored him with a Golden Mike Award six times.
Aside from his work on-screen, Hovde actively supports San Luis Obispo Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) that aid in fostering the youth. Moreover, he loves to speak at community groups and engagements at local schools when possible.
Dave Hovde Age
Hovde likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.

Dave Hovde Height
Hovde stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Dave Hovde Family
Hovde’s mother was born in November 1936 and is 87 years old as of 2023. On November 3, 2023, he posted a picture of his mother on his Instagram account and captioned “This is my Mom.. turned 87 years young Monday.” Also, he has a brother. On November 2, 2023, he shared that he was visiting his brother and mother via his Instagram account.
Dave Hovde Wife
Hovde is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. He has two children, Ethan and Campbell. Ethan was born on February 27, 2001, and is 23 years old as of 2024. Campbell was born in March 2004 and is 20 years old as of 2024. On February 27, 2022, he posted a picture of himself and his kids on his Instagram account and captioned “Oh how time flies. My son is 21 today and Cam will be 18 next month…” During his free time, he loves hitting the gym and playing golf.
Dave Hovde Net Worth
Hovde has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Dave Hovde Salary
Hovde earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Dave Hovde Facebook
Hovde has an active Facebook account that has over 15K followers. CLICK HERE to view his Facebook account.
Dave Hovde KSBY
Hovde is working at KSBY where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Richard Gearhart
- Neil Hebert
- Genelle Padilla
- Dylan Foreman
- Eduardo Huijon Jr.