Sterling, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Sanpete County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
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
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$64,261 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$221,900 home value, $950/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. The area receives 52.9 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Sterling has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.7").