Sterling Heights weather by month
Average highs run from 32°F in January to 82°F in July, and January nights average 18°F. It gets 35 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 32 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 129 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to September.
Best time to visit Sterling Heights
For comfortable weather, go in May to September. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F | 18°F | 2.2 in | 10.6 in | 6 | 0 | 27 | very cold |
| February | 34°F | 19°F | 1.8 in | 8.5 in | 4 | 0 | 25 | cold |
| March | 44°F | 26°F | 2.5 in | 5.2 in | 6 | 0 | 23 | cold |
| April | 56°F | 36°F | 3.4 in | 0.7 in | 8 | 0 | 10 | cool |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| June | 78°F | 57°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| July | 82°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| August | 80°F | 61°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| September | 73°F | 53°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| October | 61°F | 43°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 3 | cool |
| November | 48°F | 32°F | 2.6 in | 1.3 in | 6 | 0 | 15 | cold |
| December | 37°F | 24°F | 2.2 in | 5.9 in | 6 | 0 | 25 | cold |
| Year | 58°F avg | 40°F avg | 35.0 in | 32.2 in | 74 | 11 | 129 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Mt Clemens Ang Base, MI (USW00014804), 11 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Sterling Heights
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 03m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 18m. The earliest sunset comes around December 3 (4:58 pm) and the latest around June 21 (9:13 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 155 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:59 am | 5:24 pm | 9h 24m |
| February | 7:29 am | 6:03 pm | 10h 35m |
| March | 7:44 am | 7:38 pm | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:50 am | 8:13 pm | 13h 23m |
| May | 6:10 am | 8:47 pm | 14h 37m |
| June | 5:54 am | 9:11 pm | 15h 17m |
| July | 6:08 am | 9:07 pm | 14h 59m |
| August | 6:39 am | 8:33 pm | 13h 54m |
| September | 7:12 am | 7:41 pm | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:45 am | 6:49 pm | 11h 04m |
| November | 7:23 am | 5:09 pm | 9h 45m |
| December | 7:55 am | 4:59 pm | 9h 04m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Sterling Heights with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Sterling Heights getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.4°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Sterling Heights.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sterling Heights?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 82°F and an average low of 62°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Sterling Heights?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 18°F and highs of 32°F.
What is the rainiest month in Sterling Heights?
July gets the most precipitation, 3.8 inches on average. February is the driest at 1.8 inches.
Does it snow in Sterling Heights?
Yes. Sterling Heights averages 32 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Sterling Heights?
For comfortable weather, May to September. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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