Local weather forecast

Weather in Sterling, AK

Updated 2026-09-26 07:00 local time · ZIP codes 99672

Clear
Now48°F

Clear

High / Low53° / 43°
Rain chance40%
Wind7 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowClear48°27% rain
8 AMOvercast43°28% rain
9 AMPartly Cloudy43°18% rain
10 AMOvercast45°24% rain
11 AMOvercast47°20% rain
12 PMOvercast49°18% rain
1 PMCloudy52°13% rain
2 PMCloudy53°11% rain
3 PMOvercast52°16% rain
4 PMOvercast50°19% rain
5 PMOvercast49°21% rain
6 PMOvercast48°22% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
53° 43°Overcast
Rain 40%Gust 9 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
50° 39°Overcast
Rain 79%Gust 6 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
48° 39°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 74%Gust 4 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like45°F
Humidity66%
Pressure29.46 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind7 mph ENE
Wind gusts17 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:57 AM
Sunset07:51 PM
Moonrise07:21 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 53°F
Coolest hour3 AM · 40°F
Highest rain chance12 AM · 72%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 18 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 28%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 45°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

53°F, 11% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 18 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 48°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 28%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Sterling

Alaska spans Arctic, subarctic and maritime climates, so temperatures and precipitation can differ sharply between the coast, interior and far north.

Sterling is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 60.54°N latitude and 150.76°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Sterling weather today

Clear and 48°F in Sterling, AK. Today's high is 53°F with a 40% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 17 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 29.46 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Sterling

Sunrise is at 07:57 AM and sunset is at 07:51 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 50°F and a low near 39°F. The maximum rain chance is 79%.

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