Sterling Forest, NY
Unincorporated community in Orange County, New York
Sterling Forest is a small unincorporated community in Orange County, New York. It is 0.5 miles SW of Hewitt, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 10979.
Sterling Forest at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Orange County
- ZIP code
- 10979
- Nearest town
- Hewitt (0.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.1825, -74.3192
Weather in Sterling Forest now
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Sterling Forest weather by the hour
Sterling Forest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sterling Forest.
This week in Sterling Forest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sterling Forest
What is the weather usually like in Sterling Forest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 48.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,224 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sterling Forest: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WANAQUE RAYMOND DAM, NJ US (USC00289187), adjusted for the elevation of Sterling Forest.
Sterling Forest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sterling Forest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sterling Forest?
Sterling Forest 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 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 48.2 inches (1,224 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Sterling Forest is May–June and August–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 Forest
The closest live webcam is Village of Washingtonville › North-east: Moodna Creek, 18.7 miles NE of Sterling Forest.
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Questions about Sterling Forest
Where is Sterling Forest, NY?
Sterling Forest is an unincorporated community in Orange County, New York, 0.5 miles SW of Hewitt.
What county is Sterling Forest in?
Sterling Forest is in Orange County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling Forest, NY?
The ZIP code for Sterling Forest is 10979.
What is the nearest town to Sterling Forest?
Hewitt, 0.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sterling Forest?
Yes. The closest is Village of Washingtonville › North-east: Moodna Creek, 18.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sterling Forest?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sterling Forest?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Sterling Forest?
About 48.2 inches (1,224 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sterling Forest?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sterling Forest?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sterling Forest have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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