Stratford, IA has a humid continental climate, which means there are hot and humid summers and cold winters. Summers in Stratford typically have high temperatures with frequent thunderstorms and rain showers. Winters bring snowfall, but temperatures rarely drop below freezing for extended periods of time. The area also experiences four distinct seasons with spring bringing warm temperatures and often heavy rainfall as well as fall featuring mild temperatures accompanied by colorful foliage.
Stratford, Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Stratford averages 32 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 206 sunny days per year in Stratford. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Stratford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 104 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year