Sterling, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Glynn County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,849
Population
430/sq mi density
$74,359
Median Income
$26,688 per capita
$828
Median Rent
12.3% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$74,359 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sterling enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 430/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2622°N, 81.5531°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Glynn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0394 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in |
Sterling has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and November the driest (2.0").