Sterling, MA has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. The region experiences four distinct seasons, with temperatures typically ranging from below freezing in the winter months to above 80 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months. Average precipitation is moderate year-round and ranges from around 25 to 55 inches per year. The area generally experiences mild weather in spring and fall with occasional snowfall or cold spells.
Sterling, Massachusetts gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sterling averages 53 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Sterling. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sterling gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 134 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 53 inches of snow a year