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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sterling, North Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and an average low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C). January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a minimum temperature of 6.1°F (-14.4°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Sterling, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and 7.9°F (-13.4°C). February's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sterling, is a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C). March is marked by a distinct increase in the average high-temperature, climbing from a freezing cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C) in February to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Sterling, North Dakota, is a cool spring month, with an average temperature varying between 51.8°F (11°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C). The onset of April brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C) in March to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sterling, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and an average low of 46.4°F (8°C). Sterling's May weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in April to a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Sterling, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 75.6°F (24.2°C) and an average low of 55.6°F (13.1°C). June brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from May's comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a warm 75.6°F (24.2°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Sterling, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 83.7°F (28.7°C) and 61.3°F (16.3°C). Sterling's warmest weather arrives in July, when temperatures average a high of 83.7°F (28.7°C) and a low of 61.3°F (16.3°C). The average heat index in July is computed to be a hot 86°F (30°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Sterling, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 82.2°F (27.9°C) and an average low of 60.3°F (15.7°C). The average high-temperature for August is a still moderately hot 82.2°F (27.9°C), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a pleasant month in Sterling, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52°F (11.1°C) and 72°F (22.2°C). September's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from August's warm 82.2°F (27.9°C) to a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a cool autumn month in Sterling, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 54°F (12.2°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C). The shift into October is characterized by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's agreeable 72°F (22.2°C) to a cool 54°F (12.2°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Sterling, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C). With the transition into November, Sterling experiences a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, moving down from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in October to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sterling, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 11.3°F (-11.5°C). Sterling's transition into December is marked by a clear drop in the average high-temperature, receding from an icy 38.7°F (3.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain?

Throughout the year, there are 105.9 rainfall days, and 15" (381mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.

How many days does it snow?

In Sterling, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.7 days and aggregates up to 23.11" (587mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

When is the lowest UV index in Sterling?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

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 CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

What is the wettest month?

June is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sterling?

In Sterling, snow does not fall in June through September.

When are the longest days?

With an average of 15h and 48min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.

What is the warmest month?

Sterling's July weather reaches an average high of 83.7°F (28.7°C) and an average low of 61.3°F (16.3°C), making it the warmest month.

What month has the most sunshine?

July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.4h of sunshine.

When is the highest UV index?

July is the month with the highest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 55%.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sterling?

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

Average temperature
Sterling, ND

Average temperature - Sterling, ND

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).

Average pressure
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Average pressure - Sterling, ND

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed
Sterling, ND

Average wind speed - Sterling, ND

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity
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Average humidity - Sterling, ND

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall
Sterling, ND

Average rainfall - Sterling, ND

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days
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Average rainfall days - Sterling, ND

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall
Sterling, ND

Average snowfall - Sterling, ND

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
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Average snowfall days - Sterling, ND

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
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Average daylight / Average sunshine - Sterling, ND

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days
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Average sunshine days - Sterling, ND

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).

Average visibility
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Average visibility - Sterling, ND

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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