Sterling, MN is located in a continental climate zone with hot, humid summers and cold winters. Precipitation is plentiful throughout the year with snowfall occurring from November to March. Temperatures can vary significantly due to the temperate climate. During summer months, temperatures typically reach into the high 80s and low 90s Fahrenheit while winter months may drop as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit or even lower. Summer days are warm and sunny with occasional afternoon thunderstorms while winter temperatures vary between highs near freezing or below depending on the season.
Sterling, Minnesota gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sterling averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 196 sunny days per year in Sterling. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sterling gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 91 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year