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Sterling, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Glynn County County
3.1
/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
306 sunny days/yr
1,414
Violent Crime/100K
7,554 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$74,359 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,414 violent crimes/100K (272% above avg)
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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. 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 44.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
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 | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in |
Sterling has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and November the driest (2.5").