Local weather forecast

Weather in Sterling, ND

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 58572

Patchy rain nearby
Now55°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low69° / 55°
Rain chance65%
Wind10 mph
No active weather alerts

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

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Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby55°39% rain
10 AMLight rain shower56°68% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby56°38% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby57°42% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby59°28% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby61°30% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby61°30% rain
4 PMPartly Cloudy62°12% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby66°14% rain
6 PMPartly Cloudy66°8% rain
7 PMSunny67°7% rain
8 PMClear69°10% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
69° 55°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 65%Gust 13 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
72° 58°Sunny
Rain 36%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
74° 53°Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Rain 85%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity94%
Pressure29.82 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind10 mph SSE
Wind gusts23 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:33 AM
Sunset07:31 PM
Moonrise07:17 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour8 PM · 69°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 55°F
Highest rain chance10 AM · 68%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 23 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 68% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 10 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

67°F, 7% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 23 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 55°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 68%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Sterling

North Dakota has a strongly continental climate with cold windy winters, warm summers and large temperature swings. Severe thunderstorms occur mainly in the warmer season.

Sterling is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 46.81°N latitude and 100.29°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 55°F in Sterling, ND. Today's high is 69°F with a 65% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 23 mph. Relative humidity is 94%, pressure is 29.82 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Sterling

Sunrise is at 07:33 AM and sunset is at 07:31 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 72°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.

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