Sterling, MO
Unincorporated community in Howell County, Missouri
Sterling is a small unincorporated community in Howell County, Missouri. It is 4.7 miles SE of Willow Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 65793.
Sterling at a glance
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Howell County
- ZIP code
- 65793
- Nearest town
- Willow Springs (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.0439, -92.0081
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 · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 47.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,200 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sterling: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WEST PLAINS MUNI AP, MO US (USW00053901), adjusted for the elevation of Sterling.
Sterling weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sterling through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 41 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 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.2 inches (1,200 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Sterling is May–June 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 Oak Mound › North-west: Spring Creek, 27.3 miles S of Sterling.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sterling.
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Questions about Sterling
Where is Sterling, MO?
Sterling is an unincorporated community in Howell County, Missouri, 4.7 miles SE of Willow Springs.
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Howell County, Missouri.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, MO?
The ZIP code for Sterling is 65793.
What is the nearest town to Sterling?
Willow Springs, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sterling?
Yes. The closest is Oak Mound › North-west: Spring Creek, 27.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sterling?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sterling?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sterling?
About 47.2 inches (1,200 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
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–June 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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