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 Sterling Small Business Technology Center
Helping small businesses succeed
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (www.sba.gov), small businesses are critical to the health and success of the U.S. economy.