Sterling, MT
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Montana
Sterling is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Montana. It is 3.3 miles E of Norris, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59740.
Sterling at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Madison County
- ZIP code
- 59740
- Nearest town
- Norris (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 45.5653, -111.7586
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 · 85°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 24°F average low
- 18.4 inprecipitation per year · 466 mm
- 51.8 insnowfall per year · 132 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 NORRIS MADISON PWR HOUSE, MT US (USC00246157), adjusted for the elevation of Sterling.
Sterling weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sterling through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 10 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 9:19 PM | 15 h 44 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 9:14 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:42 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| November | 7:25 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| December | 7:58 AM | 4:45 PM | 8 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sterling?
Sterling has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 18.4 inches (466 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 52 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 Big Sky › South-west: Moonlight Basin, 24.3 miles SE of Sterling.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sterling.
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Questions about Sterling
Where is Sterling, MT?
Sterling is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Montana, 3.3 miles E of Norris.
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Madison County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, MT?
The ZIP code for Sterling is 59740.
What is the nearest town to Sterling?
Norris, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sterling?
Yes. The closest is Big Sky › South-west: Moonlight Basin, 24.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sterling?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sterling?
December, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Sterling?
About 18.4 inches (466 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sterling?
Yes, about 52 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?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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