Sterling Weather Records (USC00147796)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Sterling (USC00147796), Kansas, United States, with 134 years of record.
Key Facts for Sterling
- Sterling (USC00147796) is a weather station in Kansas, United States at 38.21 latitude and -98.21 longitude, 501 m (1,642 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1893 to 2026, 134 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Sterling still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Sterling set a daily record precipitation of 24.9 mm (1.0 in) on 14 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Kansas, United States, 38.21 latitude, -98.21 longitude.
- Elevation: 501 m (1,642 ft).
- Period of record: 1893 to 2026, 134 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
21 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| Feb | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| Mar | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| Apr | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| May | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| Jun | 44.4 C (111.9 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) |
| Jul | 44.4 C (111.9 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) |
| Aug | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | 16.7 C (62.1 F) |
| Sep | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) |
| Oct | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) |
| Nov | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 29 |
| 1894 | 18 |
| 1900 | 3 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 40 |
| 1954 | 38 |
| 1955 | 27 |
| 1956 | 29 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 26 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 22 |
| 1965 | 25 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 25 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 29 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 4 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 26 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 41 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 23 |
All-Time Record Progression
7 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-04-04 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 40.6 cm (16.0 in) |
| 1983-12-19 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1983-12-20 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1983-12-21 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1983-12-23 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1989-12-22 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2002-08-12 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 182.9 mm (7.2 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 182.9 mm (7.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 16 January 2017 |
| Feb | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 24 February 2020 |
| Mar | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 23 March 1987 |
| Apr | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | 11 April 1967 |
| May | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) | 30 May 2013 |
| Jun | 143.5 mm (5.6 in) | 13 June 2010 |
| Jul | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) | 1 July 1982 |
| Aug | 182.9 mm (7.2 in) | 12 August 2002 |
| Sep | 122.9 mm (4.8 in) | 17 September 1978 |
| Oct | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) | 30 October 1979 |
| Nov | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) | 16 November 1996 |
| Dec | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 15 December 1984 |
Period of Record Coverage
1893 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1894 | 150 | 41% | No |
| 1900 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 1952 | 43 | 12% | No |
| 1953 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1986 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1991 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1995 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1997 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2003 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2009 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 287 | 79% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 October 2026 | Sterling, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 3.1 mm (0.12 in) | 69 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 October 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | tie | 57 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 October 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 57 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 October 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 64 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 September 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | tie | 8 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 September 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 40 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 33 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 35 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 36 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 45 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 September 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 11 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 September 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 15 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 September 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | tie | 44 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 August 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 36 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 August 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 36 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 August 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | tie | 15 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high max | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 16 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high min | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 45 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high max (Tie) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | tie | 68 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2026 | Sterling, US | daily high min | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 27 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
73 complete years, 1893 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 14.1 C | +0.90 C |
| 1953 | 14.4 C | +1.22 C |
| 1954 | 14.9 C | +1.69 C |
| 1955 | 13.2 C | +0.06 C |
| 1956 | 13.8 C | +0.63 C |
| 1957 | 12.2 C | -0.96 C |
| 1958 | 12.6 C | -0.58 C |
| 1959 | 12.9 C | -0.31 C |
| 1960 | 12.2 C | -0.95 C |
| 1961 | 12.2 C | -0.98 C |
| 1962 | 13.1 C | -0.12 C |
| 1963 | 14.0 C | +0.81 C |
| 1964 | 13.7 C | +0.57 C |
| 1965 | 13.3 C | +0.15 C |
| 1966 | 12.7 C | -0.44 C |
| 1967 | 13.0 C | -0.15 C |
| 1968 | 12.7 C | -0.43 C |
| 1969 | 12.7 C | -0.50 C |
| 1970 | 13.1 C | -0.07 C |
| 1971 | 12.9 C | -0.29 C |
| 1972 | 12.5 C | -0.72 C |
| 1973 | 12.9 C | -0.27 C |
| 1974 | 12.9 C | -0.25 C |
| 1975 | 12.8 C | -0.42 C |
| 1976 | 13.0 C | -0.13 C |
| 1978 | 12.2 C | -0.94 C |
| 1979 | 12.2 C | -0.97 C |
| 1980 | 14.1 C | +0.96 C |
| 1981 | 14.4 C | +1.24 C |
| 1982 | 12.6 C | -0.55 C |
| 1983 | 12.5 C | -0.67 C |
| 1984 | 13.3 C | +0.08 C |
| 1985 | 12.3 C | -0.88 C |
| 1986 | 14.2 C | +1.04 C |
| 1987 | 13.9 C | +0.68 C |
| 1988 | 13.5 C | +0.33 C |
| 1989 | 12.6 C | -0.55 C |
| 1990 | 14.0 C | +0.86 C |
| 1991 | 14.2 C | +1.01 C |
| 1992 | 13.3 C | +0.15 C |
| 1993 | 11.9 C | -1.25 C |
| 1994 | 13.3 C | +0.12 C |
| 1995 | 12.5 C | -0.67 C |
| 1996 | 12.3 C | -0.83 C |
| 1997 | 12.6 C | -0.54 C |
| 1998 | 14.0 C | +0.83 C |
| 1999 | 13.8 C | +0.62 C |
| 2000 | 13.2 C | +0.01 C |
| 2001 | 13.9 C | +0.69 C |
| 2002 | 13.0 C | -0.22 C |
| 2003 | 12.8 C | -0.35 C |
| 2004 | 12.9 C | -0.23 C |
| 2005 | 13.4 C | +0.25 C |
| 2006 | 14.3 C | +1.08 C |
| 2007 | 13.3 C | +0.10 C |
| 2008 | 12.2 C | -1.01 C |
| 2009 | 12.2 C | -1.01 C |
| 2010 | 13.3 C | +0.08 C |
| 2011 | 13.4 C | +0.21 C |
| 2012 | 14.7 C | +1.50 C |
| 2013 | 12.0 C | -1.20 C |
| 2014 | 12.1 C | -1.12 C |
| 2015 | 13.6 C | +0.47 C |
| 2016 | 14.1 C | +0.91 C |
| 2017 | 13.8 C | +0.64 C |
| 2018 | 12.8 C | -0.39 C |
| 2019 | 12.3 C | -0.90 C |
| 2020 | 13.2 C | -0.01 C |
| 2021 | 13.6 C | +0.38 C |
| 2022 | 13.0 C | -0.16 C |
| 2023 | 13.8 C | +0.58 C |
| 2024 | 14.3 C | +1.09 C |
| 2025 | 13.3 C | +0.17 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1893 to 2025 is 0.00 C (-0.07 to 0.07) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: 0.00 F (-0.13 to 0.13) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 73 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.00 C (-0.07 to 0.07) per decade | 0.00 F (-0.13 to 0.13) per decade | 1893 to 2025 | 73 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | -0.07 C (-0.17 to 0.03) per decade | -0.1 F (-0.3 to 0.1) per decade | 1893 to 2025 | 73 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.06 C (0.00 to 0.13) per decade | 0.12 F (-0.01 to 0.24) per decade | 1893 to 2025 | 73 | Not clearly different from zero |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1893 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 44.4 C (111.9 F) | 1980 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 78 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) | 1989 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) | 78 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 182.9 mm (7.2 in) | 2002 | 59.3 mm (2.3 in) | 78 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 238.8 mm (9.4 in) | 2002 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) | 78 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 77 days | 2017 | 34 days | 78 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1894 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1900 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1952 | 17.8 C (64.0 F) |
| 1953 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1954 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1955 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1956 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1957 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1958 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1959 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1960 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1961 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1962 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1963 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1964 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1965 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1966 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1967 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1968 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1969 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1970 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1971 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1972 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1973 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1974 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1975 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1976 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1977 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1978 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1979 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1980 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1981 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1982 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1983 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1984 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1985 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1986 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1987 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1988 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1989 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1990 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1991 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1992 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1993 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1994 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1995 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1996 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1997 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1998 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1999 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2000 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2001 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2002 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2003 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2004 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2005 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2006 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2007 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2008 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2009 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2010 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2011 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 2012 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2013 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2014 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2015 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2016 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2017 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2018 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2019 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2020 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2021 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2022 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2023 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2024 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2025 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2026 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1894 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1900 | 13.3 C (55.9 F) |
| 1952 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1953 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1954 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1955 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1956 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1957 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1958 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1959 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1960 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1961 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1962 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1963 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1964 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1965 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1966 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1967 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1968 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1969 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1970 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1971 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1972 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1973 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1974 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1975 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1976 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1977 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1978 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1979 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1980 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1981 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1982 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1983 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1984 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1985 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1986 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1987 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1988 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1989 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1990 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1991 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1992 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1993 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1994 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1995 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1996 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1997 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1998 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1999 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2000 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2001 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2002 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2003 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2004 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2005 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2006 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2007 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2008 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2009 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2010 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 2011 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2012 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 2013 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2014 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2015 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2016 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2017 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2018 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2019 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2020 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2021 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2022 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2023 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2024 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2025 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 2026 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1894 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1900 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1952 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1953 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1954 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1955 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1956 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1957 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1958 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1959 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1960 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1961 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1962 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1963 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1964 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1965 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1966 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1967 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1968 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1969 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1970 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1971 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1972 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1973 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1974 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1975 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1976 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1977 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1978 | 122.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1979 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1980 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1981 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1982 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1983 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1984 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1985 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1986 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1987 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1988 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1989 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1990 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1991 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1992 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1993 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1994 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1995 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1996 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1997 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1998 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1999 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2000 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2001 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2002 | 182.9 mm (7.2 in) |
| 2003 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2004 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2005 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2006 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2007 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2008 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2009 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2010 | 143.5 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2011 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2012 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2013 | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2014 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2015 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2016 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2017 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2018 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2019 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2020 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2021 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2022 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2023 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2024 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2025 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2026 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1894 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1900 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1952 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1953 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1954 | 87.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1955 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1956 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1957 | 119.8 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1958 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1959 | 128.1 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1960 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1961 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1962 | 113.2 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1963 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1964 | 109.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1965 | 98.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1966 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1967 | 104.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1968 | 96.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1969 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1970 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1971 | 102.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1972 | 79.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1973 | 214.6 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1974 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1975 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1976 | 66.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1977 | 103.7 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1978 | 179.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1979 | 161.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1980 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1981 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1982 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1983 | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1984 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1985 | 110.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1986 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1987 | 96.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1988 | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1989 | 97.1 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1990 | 133.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1991 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1992 | 98.5 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1993 | 109.9 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1994 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1995 | 115.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1996 | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1997 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1998 | 126.7 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1999 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2000 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2001 | 93.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2002 | 238.8 mm (9.4 in) |
| 2003 | 116.3 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2004 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2005 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2006 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2007 | 107.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2008 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2009 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2010 | 169.4 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2011 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2012 | 125.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2013 | 142.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2014 | 136.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2015 | 91.1 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2016 | 118.3 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2017 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2018 | 187.2 mm (7.4 in) |
| 2019 | 165.4 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2020 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2021 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2022 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2023 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2024 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2025 | 116.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2026 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 42 days |
| 1894 | 25 days |
| 1900 | 8 days |
| 1952 | 23 days |
| 1953 | 38 days |
| 1954 | 49 days |
| 1955 | 46 days |
| 1956 | 44 days |
| 1957 | 45 days |
| 1958 | 31 days |
| 1959 | 44 days |
| 1960 | 19 days |
| 1961 | 24 days |
| 1962 | 26 days |
| 1963 | 35 days |
| 1964 | 29 days |
| 1965 | 43 days |
| 1966 | 64 days |
| 1967 | 57 days |
| 1968 | 31 days |
| 1969 | 35 days |
| 1970 | 38 days |
| 1971 | 33 days |
| 1972 | 31 days |
| 1973 | 23 days |
| 1974 | 30 days |
| 1975 | 31 days |
| 1976 | 35 days |
| 1977 | 38 days |
| 1978 | 31 days |
| 1979 | 36 days |
| 1980 | 43 days |
| 1981 | 30 days |
| 1982 | 45 days |
| 1983 | 30 days |
| 1984 | 30 days |
| 1985 | 21 days |
| 1986 | 32 days |
| 1987 | 29 days |
| 1988 | 25 days |
| 1989 | 47 days |
| 1990 | 25 days |
| 1991 | 53 days |
| 1992 | 29 days |
| 1993 | 22 days |
| 1994 | 39 days |
| 1995 | 47 days |
| 1996 | 47 days |
| 1997 | 36 days |
| 1998 | 27 days |
| 1999 | 44 days |
| 2000 | 36 days |
| 2001 | 32 days |
| 2002 | 28 days |
| 2003 | 25 days |
| 2004 | 25 days |
| 2005 | 25 days |
| 2006 | 68 days |
| 2007 | 32 days |
| 2008 | 31 days |
| 2009 | 43 days |
| 2010 | 35 days |
| 2011 | 26 days |
| 2012 | 38 days |
| 2013 | 26 days |
| 2014 | 30 days |
| 2015 | 21 days |
| 2016 | 34 days |
| 2017 | 77 days |
| 2018 | 35 days |
| 2019 | 47 days |
| 2020 | 44 days |
| 2021 | 58 days |
| 2022 | 31 days |
| 2023 | 24 days |
| 2024 | 42 days |
| 2025 | 38 days |
| 2026 | 40 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
73 years with a frostAcross 73 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Sterling falls on 15 April and the median first autumn frost on 24 October, which leaves a median of 194 days between them.
In 1996 to 2025 the median growing season was 195 days. That is 2 days more than in 1893 to 1982.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +0.9 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1893 to 1982) | Recent period (1996 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 15 April | 14 April | 15 April | 1 day later | -1.2 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 24 October | 24 October | 24 October | no change | -0.3 days per decade |
| Growing days | 194 days | 193 days | 195 days | 2 days more | +0.9 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
73 years, 1953 to 2025A day with at least 62.2 mm (2.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 157.7 mm (6.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) | |
| 10 years | 99.3 mm (3.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 121.1 mm (4.8 in) | |
| 50 years | 138.7 mm (5.5 in) | |
| 100 years | 157.7 mm (6.2 in) | Longer than the 73 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 73 years of values from 1953 to 2025.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 182.9 mm (7.2 in) in 2002; 143.5 mm (5.6 in) in 2010; 124.5 mm (4.9 in) in 2013.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Sterling, at 1985. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1985 ran 0.3 C (0.5 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +0.3 | +0.5 | likely | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, Sterling had a mean temperature of 13.3 C (56.0 F) and 730.5 mm (28.8 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Minneapolis (United States, 110 km away), Florence (United States, 112 km away) and Wellington (United States, 126 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | United States | 110 km (68 mi) | 13.2 C (55.8 F) | 705.1 mm (27.8 in) | 0.79 |
| Florence | United States | 112 km (70 mi) | 13.3 C (56.0 F) | 821.4 mm (32.3 in) | 0.84 |
| Wellington | United States | 126 km (78 mi) | 13.8 C (56.8 F) | 826.5 mm (32.5 in) | 0.93 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-16 (16 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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