Sterling, NC
Unincorporated community in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Sterling is a small unincorporated community in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It is 1.0 miles S of Pineville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28134.
Sterling at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- ZIP code
- 28134
- Nearest town
- Pineville (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.1081, -80.8867
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 · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,107 mm
- 3.5 insnowfall per year · 9 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sterling: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AP, NC US (USW00013881), adjusted for the elevation of Sterling.
Sterling weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sterling through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sterling?
Sterling has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sterling is April–May 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 Charlotte: I-77 S @ MM 91(State Line), 2.5 miles W of Sterling.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sterling.
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Map of Sterling, NC
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Other communities near Sterling
- Sharonbrook0.8 mi NE
- Ramblewood subdivision1.6 mi NW
- Ramblewood subdivision1.6 mi NW
- Hebron1.6 mi N
- Ravenwood subdivision1.7 mi SW
- Ravenwood subdivision1.7 mi SW
- Windsong Trails subdivision2.0 mi NW
- Eden Gardens subdivision2.0 mi SW
- Falcon Bridge subdivision2.1 mi SE
- Starmount subdivision2.5 mi N
- Spring Valley subdivision3.0 mi NE
- Beverly Woods subdivision3.1 mi NE
- Sharon Colony subdivision3.4 mi NE
- Beverly Woods East subdivision3.4 mi NE
- Yorkwood subdivision3.5 mi NW
Questions about Sterling
Where is Sterling, NC?
Sterling is an unincorporated community in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 1.0 miles S of Pineville.
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, NC?
The ZIP code for Sterling is 28134.
What is the nearest town to Sterling?
Pineville, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sterling?
Yes. The closest is Charlotte: I-77 S @ MM 91(State Line), 2.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sterling?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sterling?
January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Sterling?
About 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sterling?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sterling?
April–May 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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