Question 1

How much rain did Sterling, IL get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Sterling, IL received 0.00" of rain over the last 24 hours, measured by Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and updated hourly.

Question 2

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for Sterling, IL in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Sterling, IL has received 37.52" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 33.58" (11.8% above average).

Question 3

When did it last rain in Sterling, IL?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Sterling, IL ended 1 day ago, dropping 0.11" of rain as measured by Precip.

Question 4

How are rainfall totals for Sterling, IL measured?

Accepted Answer

Precip combines Doppler radar, satellite imagery, and ground station data with AI to estimate rainfall for any point — a virtual rain gauge for Sterling, IL accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	0.62"	1.64"	−1.01" (−62%)
February	0.36"	1.72"	−1.37" (−79%)
March	3.24"	2.45"	+0.79" (+32%)
April	7.18"	3.72"	+3.47" (+93%)
May	0.73"	4.57"	−3.84" (−84%)
June	7.08"	4.88"	+2.20" (+45%)
July	4.71"	3.98"	+0.73" (+18%)
August	3.16"	4.04"	−0.88" (−22%)
September	8.47"	3.62"	+4.86" (+134%)
October	1.96"	2.87"	−0.91" (−32%)
November (to date)	0.00"	0.08"	−0.08" (−100%)
2026 YTD Total	37.52"	33.58"	+3.95" (11.8% above average)

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