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Weather Almanac: Sterling, IL 61081

🗓️ Historical norms for January

December February
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
January avg. precipitation
🌧️ 1.37"
January days below freezing
📉 ≈29.6 days
Average January lows 6°F – 20°F
USDA Zone
5b
Annual extreme lows -15°F to -10°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 May 17
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Sep 22
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H: Normal High Temp
L: Normal Low Temp
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: POLO 5NW (USC00116897)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: ROCK FALLS 3 NE (USC00117370)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: POLO 5NW (USC00116897)