Weather forecast for todaySterling, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 9:28 am CDT

  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Dewpoint: 37°F
  • Pressure: 30.44"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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In Sterling, at the moment, a calm and sunny day is perfect for outdoor activities.
The temperature is a chilly 48.2°F, with the real-feel temperature being assessed at a frosty 44.6°F. The current temperature is relatively far from the maximum of 66.2°F forecasted for today.

Sunday Oct 18, 2026

  • 66°F
  • 37°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphSSW 198°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:14 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:12 pm CDT
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On Sunday, in Sterling, skies are expected to be clear and full of sunshine.
A daytime temperature reaching up to an enjoyable 66.2°F will sharply contrast with a nighttime low of a wintry 37.4°F.
Today's temperature peak is set to be a few degrees higher than the typical October high of 60.6°F.
Sunrise was at 7:14 am and sunset will be at 6:12 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 58min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 4 pm 64°C.
Coldest hour: 12 am 46°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 12 am 3%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 10 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSW 196°
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 11 am
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 12 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSSW 199°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 1 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphSSW 203°
  • Humidity: 39%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphSSW 202°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 36%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphSSW 197°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSSW 194°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphS 182°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:12 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphS 174°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphS 173°
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphS 180°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphS 178°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphS 185°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Sterling, sunny conditions are likely to prevail.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 64.4°F and a minimum of 48.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Today, the temperature is expected to be a couple of degrees higher than October's normal maximum of 60.6°F. Today, expect the temperature to be more in line with the typical minimum for November than for October.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 14:28:37 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 9:28 am CDT, the temperature is 48.2°F.

On Sunday, skies will stay clear and sunny.

Today, the highest temperature will be 66.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 37.4°F.
Today, the maximum temperature will be moderately higher than the average highest temperature in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be also moderately lower than the average low temperature.

On Sunday, in Sterling, sunrise was at 7:14 am and sunset will be at 6:12 pm (CDT).

In Sterling, today, there will be 10h and 58min of daylight.