Weather in Sterling, IL
Updated 2026-08-11 10:15 local time · ZIP codes 61081
Patchy rain nearby
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
79°27% rain
72°82% rain75°77% rain83°24% rain82°28% rain84°20% rain87°18% rain87°20% rain
85°8% rain82°9% rain79°15% rain
78°18% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 82% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 85°F with winds near 5 mph.
82°F, 9% rain chance and 7 mph wind.
Visibility is around 5 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.
Current temperature is 79°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 82%.
UV index is 2.
Sterling weather today
Patchy rain nearby and 79°F in Sterling, IL. Today's high is 87°F with a 78% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 9 mph. Relative humidity is 91%, pressure is 29.91 inHg, and visibility is about 5 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Sterling
Sunrise is at 06:03 AM and sunset is at 08:05 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 81°F and a low near 69°F. The maximum rain chance is 82%.