Sterling, PA
Unincorporated community in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Sterling is a small unincorporated community in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.6 miles SW of Houtzdale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 16620.
Sterling at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Clearfield County
- ZIP code
- 16620
- Nearest town
- Houtzdale (0.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.8303, -78.3422
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 · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 42.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,067 mm
- 50.0 insnowfall per year · 127 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 PHILIPSBURG 2 S, PA US (USC00366921), adjusted for the elevation of Sterling.
Sterling weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sterling through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
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 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 42.0 inches (1,067 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 50 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 Decatur Township, 7.7 miles NE of Sterling.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sterling.
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Questions about Sterling
Where is Sterling, PA?
Sterling is an unincorporated community in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, 0.6 miles SW of Houtzdale.
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, PA?
The ZIP code for Sterling is 16620.
What is the nearest town to Sterling?
Houtzdale, 0.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sterling?
Yes. The closest is Decatur Township, 7.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sterling?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Sterling?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Sterling?
About 42.0 inches (1,067 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sterling?
Yes, about 50 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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