Sterling, AR

Historical community (former settlement) in Chicot County, Arkansas

Sterling is a historical community (former settlement) in Chicot County, Arkansas. It is 7.8 miles W of Kilbourne, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38731.

Sterling at a glance

State
Arkansas
County
Chicot County
ZIP code
38731
Nearest town
Kilbourne (7.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.0258, -91.1833

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?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°47°64°82°99°55°34°Jan59°37°Feb67°45°Mar76°52°Apr84°62°May90°69°Jun93°72°Jul94°71°Aug89°65°Sep79°53°Oct67°43°Nov57°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.1"Jan5.8"Feb5.5"Mar6.6"Apr4.8"May4.2"Jun4.1"Jul4.2"Aug4.0"Sep4.6"Oct4.7"Nov5.9"Dec

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 EUDORA, AR US (USC00032355), adjusted for the elevation of Sterling.

Sterling weather month by month

January
55° 34°F
6.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
February
59° 37°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
67° 45°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
76° 52°F
6.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
84° 62°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
90° 69°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
93° 72°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
94° 71°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
89° 65°F
4.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
79° 53°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
67° 43°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
57° 36°F
5.9 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Sterling through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM5:22 PM10 h 15 min
February6:46 AM5:51 PM11 h 4 min
March7:13 AM7:13 PM12 h 0 min
April6:33 AM7:36 PM13 h 3 min
May6:03 AM7:58 PM13 h 54 min
June5:54 AM8:16 PM14 h 22 min
July6:05 AM8:15 PM14 h 9 min
August6:26 AM7:51 PM13 h 24 min
September6:47 AM7:12 PM12 h 25 min
October7:07 AM6:32 PM11 h 24 min
November6:34 AM5:04 PM10 h 30 min
December6:59 AM5:00 PM10 h 1 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 August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 60.4 inches (1,533 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.

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 Shives › North-east: US 82 at MS River Bridge AR, 17.3 miles N of Sterling.

Shives › North-east: US 82 at MS River Bridge ARShives · 17.3 mi NOn Windy
Shives › East: Old US-82Shives · 17.3 mi NOn Windy
Shives › West: Red Leaf RoadShives · 17.3 mi NOn Windy
Shives: US 82 at MS River BridgeShives · 18.1 mi NOn Windy
Refuge: US 82 at MS River Bridge MSRefuge · 19.1 mi NOn Windy
Greenville: MS 182 at Harbor Front RdGreenville · 24.8 mi NOn Windy
Greenville: MS 1 at Bowman RdGreenville · 25.4 mi NOn Windy
Greenville: MS 182 at Broadway StGreenville · 25.7 mi NOn Windy
Greenville: MS 1 at Reed RdGreenville · 26.2 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sterling.

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Map of Sterling, AR

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Questions about Sterling

Where is Sterling, AR?

Sterling is a historical community (former settlement) in Chicot County, Arkansas, 7.8 miles W of Kilbourne.

What county is Sterling in?

Sterling is in Chicot County, Arkansas.

What is the ZIP code of Sterling, AR?

The ZIP code for Sterling is 38731.

What is the nearest town to Sterling?

Kilbourne, 7.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sterling?

Yes. The closest is Shives › North-east: US 82 at MS River Bridge AR, 17.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sterling?

August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Sterling?

January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Sterling?

About 60.4 inches (1,533 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Sterling?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

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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