Sterling, ND
Unincorporated community in Burleigh County, North Dakota
Sterling is a small unincorporated community in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It is 7.2 miles E of Driscoll, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 58572.
Sterling at a glance
- State
- North Dakota
- County
- Burleigh County
- ZIP code
- 58572
- Nearest town
- Driscoll (7.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 46.8139, -100.2911
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 · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 2°F average low
- 21.4 inprecipitation per year · 542 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sterling: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOFFIT 3 SE, ND US (USC00326015), adjusted for the elevation of Sterling.
Sterling weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sterling through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:19 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 1 min |
| February | 7:43 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:51 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 9:39 PM | 15 h 54 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 9:33 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:57 AM | 6:55 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:42 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| December | 8:17 AM | 4:55 PM | 8 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sterling?
Sterling 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 2°F (-17°C).
It gets about 21.4 inches (542 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Sterling 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
The closest live webcam is Bismarck › West: BismarckWeather.net, 24.1 miles W of Sterling.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sterling.
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Questions about Sterling
Where is Sterling, ND?
Sterling is an unincorporated community in Burleigh County, North Dakota, 7.2 miles E of Driscoll.
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Burleigh County, North Dakota.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, ND?
The ZIP code for Sterling is 58572.
What is the nearest town to Sterling?
Driscoll, 7.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sterling?
Yes. The closest is Bismarck › West: BismarckWeather.net, 24.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sterling?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sterling?
January, with an average low of 2°F (-17°C).
How much does it rain in Sterling?
About 21.4 inches (542 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
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 August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sterling have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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