Sterling, ID
Unincorporated community in Bingham County, Idaho
Sterling is a small unincorporated community in Bingham County, Idaho. It is 8.5 miles SW of Aberdeen, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83277.
Sterling at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Bingham County
- ZIP code
- 83277
- Nearest town
- Aberdeen (8.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Coordinates
- 43.0381, -112.7308
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 · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 9.6 inprecipitation per year · 243 mm
- 25.2 insnowfall per year · 64 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sterling: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ABERDEEN EXP STN, ID US (USC00100010), adjusted for the elevation of Sterling.
Sterling weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sterling through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:34 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:22 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| December | 7:53 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in Sterling?
Sterling has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 9.6 inches (243 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sterling is June to September. 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 Butte City, 47.3 miles NW of Sterling.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sterling.
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Questions about Sterling
Where is Sterling, ID?
Sterling is an unincorporated community in Bingham County, Idaho, 8.5 miles SW of Aberdeen.
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Bingham County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, ID?
The ZIP code for Sterling is 83277.
What is the nearest town to Sterling?
Aberdeen, 8.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sterling?
Yes. The closest is Butte City, 47.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sterling?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sterling?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Sterling?
About 9.6 inches (243 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sterling?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sterling?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sterling have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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