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Sterling weather in January (Alaska, United States of America)

Curious about the January weather in Sterling? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Sterling generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -11°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Sterling in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of snow.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sterling. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sterling climate page with graphs.

 

Sterling, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Sterling in January?

Visitors traveling to Sterling should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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