Climate Sterling - Kansas
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 42 | 47 | 56 | 67 | 76 | 87 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 19 | 23 | 31 | 41 | 54 | 64 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.81 | 0.94 | 2.52 | 2.47 | 4.26 | 4.33 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 92 | 91 | 82 | 69 | 55 | 43 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 69 | 67 | 57 | 44 | 31 | 21 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.69 | 3.48 | 2.46 | 2.42 | 0.99 | 0.93 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
What is the average weather in Sterling, Kansas?
Sterling experiences a humid continental climate, marked by a very large seasonal temperature contrast. Summers are hot, while winters are cold and bring regular snowfall. Precipitation is moderate overall, with a strong pattern of wetter summers and drier winters. Moisture is spread relatively evenly through the year, with winter precipitation often arriving as snow.
Sterling Climate Graph - Kansas Climate Chart
Daily normals Sterling - Kansas - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 41.3 | 19.8 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 2 Jan | 41.3 | 19.7 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 3 Jan | 41.3 | 19.7 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| 4 Jan | 41.3 | 19.6 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| 5 Jan | 41.3 | 19.6 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 6 Jan | 41.3 | 19.5 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 7 Jan | 41.3 | 19.5 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| 8 Jan | 41.4 | 19.4 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| 9 Jan | 41.4 | 19.4 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| 10 Jan | 41.4 | 19.4 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 11 Jan | 41.5 | 19.4 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| 12 Jan | 41.5 | 19.3 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| 13 Jan | 41.6 | 19.3 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| 14 Jan | 41.6 | 19.3 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| 15 Jan | 41.7 | 19.3 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| 16 Jan | 41.8 | 19.3 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 1.70 | 1.70 |
| 17 Jan | 41.8 | 19.3 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| 18 Jan | 41.9 | 19.3 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| 19 Jan | 42.0 | 19.3 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 2.10 | 2.10 |
| 20 Jan | 42.0 | 19.4 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| 21 Jan | 42.1 | 19.4 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 2.30 | 2.30 |
| 22 Jan | 42.2 | 19.4 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| 23 Jan | 42.3 | 19.4 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| 24 Jan | 42.4 | 19.5 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 2.70 | 2.70 |
| 25 Jan | 42.4 | 19.5 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| 26 Jan | 42.5 | 19.6 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 2.90 | 2.90 |
| 27 Jan | 42.6 | 19.6 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 2.90 | 2.90 |
| 28 Jan | 42.7 | 19.7 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| 29 Jan | 42.8 | 19.7 | 0.77 | 0.77 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
| 30 Jan | 43.0 | 19.8 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| 31 Jan | 43.1 | 19.9 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 3.30 | 3.30 |
Weather history Sterling - September 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | 102.0 | 73.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 02 Sep | 100.0 | 73.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 03 Sep | 100.9 | 77.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 04 Sep | 100.9 | 73.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 05 Sep | 99.0 | 73.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 06 Sep | 100.0 | 73.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 07 Sep | 97.0 | 75.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 08 Sep | 100.9 | 73.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 09 Sep | 102.9 | 75.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 10 Sep | 95.0 | 72.0 | T | - | - |
| 11 Sep | 82.9 | 64.0 | 0.05 | - | - |
| 12 Sep | 90.0 | 64.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 13 Sep | 91.0 | 64.0 | 0.10 | - | - |
| 14 Sep | 89.1 | 64.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 15 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17 Sep | 90.0 | 63.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 18 Sep | 99.0 | 73.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 19 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
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Past weather Sterling
| Sep 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 96.3 ºF | 42 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 70.8 ºF | 19 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.15 inch | 0.81 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 5 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 102.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 82.9 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 77.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 63.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather September 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Sterling - Kansas
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Kansas | |
| County | Rice | |
| City | Sterling | |
| Zip Code | 67579 | |
| Longitude | -98.21 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 38.21 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 1673ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Sterling - Kansas
| Local Time | 08:30 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:17 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:34 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Sterling - Kansas
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Sterling weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 67ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 43ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 29.3 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 13 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Sterling
Longitude: -98.21, Latitude: 38.21
Average weather Sterling, KS - 67579
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Ja: January, Fe: February, ...