Sterling, WA
Unincorporated community in Skagit County, Washington
Sterling is a small unincorporated community in Skagit County, Washington. It is 2.5 miles NE of Sedro-Woolley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98235.
Sterling at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Skagit County
- ZIP code
- 98235
- Nearest town
- Sedro-Woolley (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 48.4922, -122.2794
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
- Augustwarmest month · 75°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 34°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,233 mm
- 5.7 insnowfall per year · 14 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 SEDRO-WOOLLEY, WA US (USC00457507), adjusted for the elevation of Sterling.
Sterling weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sterling through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 4:43 PM | 8 h 50 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| June | 5:04 AM | 9:14 PM | 16 h 10 min |
| July | 5:21 AM | 9:08 PM | 15 h 46 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 15 min |
| December | 7:52 AM | 4:16 PM | 8 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Sterling?
Sterling has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 6 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 Burlington: SR 20 at MP 60.2: Avon Ave, 2.8 miles W of Sterling.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sterling.
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Questions about Sterling
Where is Sterling, WA?
Sterling is an unincorporated community in Skagit County, Washington, 2.5 miles NE of Sedro-Woolley.
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Skagit County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, WA?
The ZIP code for Sterling is 98235.
What is the nearest town to Sterling?
Sedro-Woolley, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sterling?
Yes. The closest is Burlington: SR 20 at MP 60.2: Avon Ave, 2.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sterling?
August, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Sterling?
December, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Sterling?
About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Sterling?
Yes, about 6 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 mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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