Sterling, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Sterling weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sterling.
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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 · 66°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 23.1 inprecipitation per year · 586 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sterling: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STERLING 6SW, AK US (USC00508731), adjusted for the elevation of Sterling.
Sterling weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sterling through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:51 AM | 4:34 PM | 6 h 43 min |
| February | 8:39 AM | 5:55 PM | 9 h 16 min |
| March | 8:16 AM | 8:07 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 9:25 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| May | 5:16 AM | 10:42 PM | 17 h 25 min |
| June | 4:29 AM | 11:38 PM | 19 h 9 min |
| July | 4:59 AM | 11:18 PM | 18 h 18 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 10:01 PM | 15 h 47 min |
| September | 7:29 AM | 8:26 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| October | 8:43 AM | 6:54 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| November | 9:03 AM | 4:32 PM | 7 h 29 min |
| December | 10:02 AM | 3:54 PM | 5 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Sterling?
Sterling has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 66°F (19°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 23.1 inches (586 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Sterling is May to August. At 220 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Sterling
What is the hottest month in Sterling?
July, with an average high of 66°F (19°C).
What is the coldest month in Sterling?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Sterling?
About 23.1 inches (586 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
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?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sterling have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
What is the weather like in Sterling in November?
Highs average 28°F and lows 16°F, with about 1.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Sterling?
Around 9:03 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:32 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Sterling weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Sterling.
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