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Sterling (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Sterling can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to cold. The city tends toward drier weather patterns. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Sterling. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -11°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Sterling maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 433 mm. Sterling can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 78 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 6 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 3 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sterling Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Sterling (CO)

Sat   Jan 11
5°C | -5°C
NW 9 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sun   Jan 12
2°C | -8°C
NW 7 m/s
0.4 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight snow

partly cloudy and small chance of slight snow

Mon   Jan 13
3°C | -12°C
NW 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Sterling in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Sterling?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Sterling have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sterling?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sterling?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sterling?
    July tops the wettest month list with 78 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sterling?
    January is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.