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Sterling

Alaska, United States · 60.54°, -150.76°

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What is the climate like in Sterling?

The best time to visit Sterling is typically June, the year's most comfortable month (6.4/10). Sterling is warmest in July, when daily highs average 68°F (20°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 17°F (-8°C). The wettest month is typically August and the driest is April; the year sees roughly 37 in (946 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitJune — the year's comfort peak (6.4/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 68°F (20°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 17°F (-8°C)
  • Wettest monthAugust (4.7 in (120 mm))
  • Driest monthApril (1.7 in (43 mm))
  • Annual precipitation37 in (946 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromSterling 6sw, 10 km away (2012-2026)