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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average snowfall
- Average snowfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Sterling, Alaska, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and max 21.9°F (-5.6°C). January is the month when Sterling experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C). Weather in January »
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Sterling, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and min 15.6°F (-9.1°C). Entering February, Sterling's average high-temperature reads a still subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. Weather in February »
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is still a freezing cold month in Sterling, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C). Sterling sees the arrival of March with an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C), indicating a subtle variation from February. Weather in March »
Weather in April
April in Sterling, Alaska, is a wintry spring month, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C). As March transitions into April, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C). Weather in April »
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Sterling, is a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.4°F (13°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C). As May arrives, Sterling's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's icy 42.1°F (5.6°C) to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C). Weather in May »
Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a refreshing month in Sterling, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.4°F (16.9°C) and 46°F (7.8°C). With the onset of June, Sterling's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from May's moderate 55.4°F (13°C) to a still refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, the same as June, is another comfortable summer month in Sterling, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.2°F (19°C) and 50°F (10°C). July, with its average high-temperature of 66.2°F (19°C) and an average low-temperature of 50°F (10°C), holds the record as the warmest month. Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Sterling, is also an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C). Sterling marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C), subtly divergent from July's 66.2°F (19°C). Weather in August »
Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Sterling, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average low of 42.8°F (6°C). With the onset of September, Sterling's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from an enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C) in August to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Sterling, Alaska, is another chilly autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 42.8°F (6°C). October comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) in September to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a subzero cold month in Sterling, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and min 22.1°F (-5.5°C). November brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a frosty 42.8°F (6°C) in October to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). Weather in November »
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Sterling, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C). With December's arrival, Sterling's weather records an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C), marking little difference from November's 29.3°F (-1.5°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jun 3, 2024
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Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
What is the coldest month?
Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and a minimum average of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).
What are the most humid months?
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are most humid months.
How many days does it rain?
In Sterling, Alaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.9 days and collects up to 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation.
When does it snow?
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall.
How much does it snow?
Throughout the year, there are 65.1 snowfall days, and 23.27" (591mm) of snow is accumulated.
What is the snowiest month?
February is the month with the most snowfall in Sterling. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 5.31" (135mm) of snow.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AKST to AKDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from AKDT to AKST.
What is the least humid month?
With an average relative humidity of 64%, May is the least humid month.
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.
When it does not snow?
In Sterling, snow does not fall in June through August.
When are the longest days?
With an average of 18h and 54min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Sterling.
What month has the most sunshine?
The month with the most sunshine is June, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the warmest month in Sterling?
July, recording an average high temperature of 66.2°F (19°C) and a low temperature of 50°F (10°C), is Sterling's warmest month.
What is the wettest month?
October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 5h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.
Average temperature
Sterling, AK
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure
Sterling, AK
- Average pressure in January:
29.67"Hg - Average pressure in February:
29.79"Hg - Average pressure in March:
29.74"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.81"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.92"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.91"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.86"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.73"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.68"Hg - Average pressure in November:
29.64"Hg - Average pressure in December:
29.64"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.64"Hg).
Average wind speed
Sterling, AK
- Average wind speed in January:
5.7mph - Average wind speed in February:
5.7mph - Average wind speed in March:
5.2mph - Average wind speed in April:
5mph - Average wind speed in May:
5.1mph - Average wind speed in June:
4.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).
Average humidity
Sterling, AK
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (64%).
Average rainfall
Sterling, AK
- Average rainfall in January:
0.59" - Average rainfall in February:
0.83" - Average rainfall in March:
0.67" - Average rainfall in April:
0.75" - Average rainfall in May:
0.55" - Average rainfall in June:
0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.55").
Average rainfall days
Sterling, AK
- Average rainfall days in January:
8.1 days - Average rainfall days in February:
6.3 days - Average rainfall days in March:
7.7 days - Average rainfall days in April:
12.1 days - Average rainfall days in May:
11.7 days - Average rainfall days in June:
11.5 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
13 days - Average rainfall days in August:
15.3 days - Average rainfall days in September:
17.3 days - Average rainfall days in October:
15 days - Average rainfall days in November:
10.2 days - Average rainfall days in December:
7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall
Sterling, AK
- Average snowfall in January:
2.87" - Average snowfall in February:
5.31" - Average snowfall in March:
3.74" - Average snowfall in April:
1.57" - Average snowfall in May:
0.04" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days
Sterling, AK
- Average snowfall days in January:
9.8 days - Average snowfall days in February:
11.8 days - Average snowfall days in March:
11.5 days - Average snowfall days in April:
6.3 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.4 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0.4 days - Average snowfall days in October:
1.9 days - Average snowfall days in November:
9.9 days - Average snowfall days in December:
13.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Sterling, AK
- Average daylight in January:
6h and 5min - Average daylight in February:
9h and 1min - Average daylight in March:
11h and 5min - Average daylight in April:
14h and 4min - Average daylight in May:
17h and 2min - Average daylight in June:
18h and 5min
- Average daylight in July:
18h and 1min - Average daylight in August:
15h and 4min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 5min - Average daylight in October:
10h and 0min - Average daylight in November:
7h and 2min - Average daylight in December:
5h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January:
3h and 4min - Average sunshine in February:
4h and 5min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 2min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 1min - Average sunshine in May:
10h and 2min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 3min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 1min - Average sunshine in August:
9h and 1min - Average sunshine in September:
6h and 5min - Average sunshine in October:
5h and 4min - Average sunshine in November:
4h and 1min - Average sunshine in December:
3h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days
Sterling, AK
- Average sunshine days in January:
15.9 days - Average sunshine days in February:
13.5 days - Average sunshine days in March:
15.4 days - Average sunshine days in April:
12.8 days - Average sunshine days in May:
16.8 days - Average sunshine days in June:
16.5 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
16.5 days - Average sunshine days in August:
14.2 days - Average sunshine days in September:
11 days - Average sunshine days in October:
13.5 days - Average sunshine days in November:
14.6 days - Average sunshine days in December:
14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11 days).
Average UV index
Sterling, AK
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Sterling, AK
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility
Sterling, AK
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).
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