Local weather forecast

Weather in Sterling, MA

Updated 2026-09-26 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 01564

Patchy rain nearby
Now52°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low54° / 51°
Rain chance93%
Wind15 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Wind Advisory issued September 26 at 2:03AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Middlesex County, Western Essex MA, Southern Worcester MA, Western Norfolk MA, Northern Bristol MA, Western Plymouth MA, and Northwest Providence RI. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Safety instructions

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby52°45% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby52°41% rain
1 PMLight rain52°76% rain
2 PMLight rain shower51°51% rain
3 PMLight rain shower52°57% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby52°33% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby53°43% rain
6 PMLight rain shower53°45% rain
7 PMModerate rain53°89% rain
8 PMLight rain shower52°77% rain
9 PMModerate rain52°87% rain
10 PMLight rain shower53°79% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
54° 51°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 93%Gust 18 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
55° 53°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 20 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
54° 49°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like46°F
Humidity94%
Pressure29.97 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind15 mph NE
Wind gusts37 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:38 AM
Sunset06:37 PM
Moonrise06:25 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 54°F
Coolest hour2 PM · 51°F
Highest rain chance7 AM · 93%
Strongest gusts7 AM · 43 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 89% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 46°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

52°F, 33% rain chance and 16 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 40 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 52°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 89%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Sterling

Massachusetts has four seasons with humid summers and cold winters. Coastal areas can be moderated by the Atlantic but are also exposed to nor'easters and strong coastal winds.

Sterling is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 42.44°N latitude and 71.76°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

Patchy rain nearby and 52°F in Sterling, MA. Today's high is 54°F with a 93% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 37 mph. Relative humidity is 94%, pressure is 29.97 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Sterling

Sunrise is at 06:38 AM and sunset is at 06:37 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 55°F and a low near 53°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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