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Sterling, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Sanpete County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
303
Population
947/sq mi density
$64,261
Median Income
$23,053 per capita
$221,900
Home Value
$296,415 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
73
Violent Crime/100K
145 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$64,261 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$221,900 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sterling experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. The area receives 52.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,577 ft (1,700 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 947/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1933°N, 111.6904°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sanpete County County |
| Nearest Airport | Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 74 km |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Sterling has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.8").