Sterling, Washington
Sterling: Located in Skagit County at an elevation of 43 feet, this unincorporated community is situated within the Skagit Valley floodplain near the Skagit River.
About
Sterling is a city located in the county of Skagit in the U.S. state of Washington.
Quick Facts about Sterling
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Skagit County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.4921,-122.2807 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 14:46:40 (10th November 2026) |
| Weather | 46℉ Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Sterling is located at 48°29'31"N 122°16'51"W (48.4920500, -122.2807100).
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Weather
Rain. Cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 48 overnight. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of prec...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sterling, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 236638 | Skagit Valley College | Mount Vernon (WA) | 98273 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sterling, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVW | Skagit Transportation Center | 105 East Kincaid St. | RAIL |
| STW | Stanwood station | 27111 Florence Way | RAIL |
| BEL | Bellingham station | 401 Harris Avenue | RAIL |
| EVR | Everett Station | 3201 Smith Ave. | RAIL |
| MEW | Monroe, Washington | 118 North Lewis St., Suite 112 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Sterling.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sedro Woolley Post Office | Sedro Woolley (WA) | 98284 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Sterling, Illinois city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. with a population of 14,313 people.
- Sterling, Colorado city in Colorado. with a population of 14,078 people.
- Sterling, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts. with a population of 8,166 people.
- Sterling, Ohio unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States. with a population of 4,577 people.
- Sterling, Connecticut town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. with a population of 3,764 people.
- Sterling, New York town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. with a population of 3,023 people.
- Sterling, Pennsylvania township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. with a population of 1,420 people.
Other cities in Skagit County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Skagit County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 36,336 | City in Skagit County, Washington, United States |
| Anacortes | 17,715 | City in Washington, United States |
| Sedro-Woolley | 12,182 | City in Washington, United States |
| Burlington | 9,543 | City in Skagit County, Washington, United States |