Sterling, AL
Historical community (former settlement) in Cherokee County, Alabama
Sterling is a historical community (former settlement) in Cherokee County, Alabama. It is 3.6 miles NW of Gaylesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35959.
Sterling at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Cherokee County
- ZIP code
- 35959
- Nearest town
- Gaylesville (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.2431, -85.5061
Weather in Sterling now
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Sterling weather by the hour
Sterling weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sterling.
This week in Sterling
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sterling
What is the weather usually like in Sterling?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 57.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,450 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sterling: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CENTRE, AL US (USC00011490), adjusted for the elevation of Sterling.
Sterling weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sterling through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:46 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 6:25 AM | 5:26 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:14 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:13 AM | 4:39 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sterling?
Sterling has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Sterling is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Sterling
The closest live webcam is Horseshoe Bend, 15.7 miles E of Sterling.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sterling.
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- Alpine Shores2.2 mi SW
- McWorther Subdivision subdivision2.6 mi W
- Waterhouse2.8 mi S
- McElrath Subdivision subdivision3.5 mi SW
- Early3.6 mi E
- Fullerton3.7 mi N
- Alexis4.4 mi S
- Summer Estates subdivision4.6 mi SW
- Kirks Grove4.6 mi SE
- Sewell Subdivision subdivision5.0 mi SW
- Sewell Subdivision subdivision5.0 mi SW
- Howells Crossroads5.0 mi SW
- Oceola5.5 mi S
- Dewey5.7 mi N
Questions about Sterling
Where is Sterling, AL?
Sterling is a historical community (former settlement) in Cherokee County, Alabama, 3.6 miles NW of Gaylesville.
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Cherokee County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, AL?
The ZIP code for Sterling is 35959.
What is the nearest town to Sterling?
Gaylesville, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sterling?
Yes. The closest is Horseshoe Bend, 15.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sterling?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sterling?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Sterling?
About 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Sterling?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sterling?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sterling have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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