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19°
Overcast
Feels Like: 12°
Min: 17°
Max: 21°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 21°C and dropping to 12°C. The coming days will be mostly clear throughout the day.
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06:46
Sunrise
18:59
Sunset
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Waxing Crescent
12:45
Moonrise
21:01
Moonset
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Weather in Sterling today, September 16, 2026
Cloud cover dominates in Sterling on September 16, 2026, keeping sunshine limited. Expect a grey, overcast feel rather than long bright spells. The morning sky stays heavily clouded, with cover near 100% around 08:00. Grey conditions set the early tone before any later change.
The day peaks near 21°C and cools toward 17°C. Relative humidity sits between 77% and 91%, reaching its peak around 23:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 08:00 near 4.4 km/h.
Afternoon skies stay clogged, peaking close to 100% near 12:00. The grey theme continues rather than clearing out. Visibility holds near 13.0 km, though it can fall to 1.9 km. Daylight runs from 06:46 to 18:59, lasting 12 hours 12 minutes of sunlight today.
The practical takeaway for Sterling on September 16, 2026 is a cloudy day that stays usable, just not particularly bright, around 21°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Sterling
How warm does it get in Sterling?
The warmest month in Sterling is July, with average high temperatures of 29°C. The average temperature during this period is around 24°C.
How cold does it get in Sterling?
The coldest month in Sterling is January, with average low temperatures of -8°C. The average temperature during this period is around -4°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Sterling?
The wettest month in Sterling is May, with an average of 123mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Sterling?
The driest month in Sterling is February, with an average of 49mm of precipitation.
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