Sterling Center, MN
Unincorporated community in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Sterling Center is a small unincorporated community in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It is 4.3 miles W of Amboy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56010.
Sterling Center at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Blue Earth County
- ZIP code
- 56010
- Nearest town
- Amboy (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.9061, -94.0769
Weather in Sterling Center now
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Sterling Center weather by the hour
Sterling Center weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sterling Center.
This week in Sterling Center
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sterling Center
What is the weather usually like in Sterling Center?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 32.8 inprecipitation per year · 832 mm
- 46.3 insnowfall per year · 118 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sterling Center: May and July to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AMBOY, MN US (USC00210157), adjusted for the elevation of Sterling Center.
Sterling Center weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sterling Center through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 4:40 PM | 8 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sterling Center?
Sterling Center has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 32.8 inches (832 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 46 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sterling Center is May and July 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 Center
The closest live webcam is Mapleton Township: MN 30: T.H.30 (Mapleton - MP 146.8): T.H.30 (Mapleton - MP 146.8) View 1, 8.1 miles E of Sterling Center.
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Questions about Sterling Center
Where is Sterling Center, MN?
Sterling Center is an unincorporated community in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, 4.3 miles W of Amboy.
What county is Sterling Center in?
Sterling Center is in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling Center, MN?
The ZIP code for Sterling Center is 56010.
What is the nearest town to Sterling Center?
Amboy, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sterling Center?
Yes. The closest is Mapleton Township: MN 30: T.H.30 (Mapleton - MP 146.8): T.H.30 (Mapleton - MP 146.8) View 1, 8.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sterling Center?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sterling Center?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Sterling Center?
About 32.8 inches (832 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sterling Center?
Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sterling Center?
May and July to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sterling Center have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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