Climate
A Midwestern location gives Sterling four distinct seasons. Temperatures and precipitation levels are close to U.S. averages.
| Climate | Sterling, IL | United States |
| Rainfall (in.) | 38.7 | 36.6 |
| Snowfall (in.) | 26.1 | 25.2 |
| Precipitation Days | 107 | 101 |
| Sunny Days | 201 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 85.7 | 86.5 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 12.2 |
20.8 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better)* | 45 | 44 |
| UV Index | 3.6 |
4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 644 | 1,062 |
*Based on humidity during the summer months; higher is more comfortable
Source: Sperling’s Best Places
Spotlight
on the CGH Medical Center
$24 million expansion delivers state-of-the-art medical care to Sterling area
Two years in the making, the recent opening of the 66,000 sq. ft. North Wing, means that the CGH Medical Center now offers some of the most cutting edge medical technology and services in the region.