Weather & Climate in Stratford, CA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Stratford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 7.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	63.0°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	190 ft (58 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	1,471/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1885°N, 119.8222°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Kings County County
Nearest Airport	Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.2"

81% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	65.7 / 100
Community Resilience	7.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Drought	Very High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,080 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 28, 2004	2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake	M6.0	64 km	8 km
Oct 21, 2012	24 km NE of San Lucas, California	M5.3	94 km	9 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	137 km	12 km
Sep 17, 1991	22 km NW of San Simeon, California	M5.2	142 km	9 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	133 km	21 km
Sep 29, 2004	25km SSW of Bodfish, California	M5.0	140 km	3 km
Sep 29, 2004	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M5.0	67 km	11 km
Dec 20, 1994	3 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	65 km	8 km
Apr 23, 1995	22 km NNE of Soledad, California	M4.9	132 km	7 km
Sep 30, 2004	13 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	68 km	10 km
Feb 24, 2016	6km SSW of Wasco, CA	M4.9	83 km	22 km
Nov 14, 1993	8 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.8	66 km	11 km
Sep 28, 2004	12 km SE of Parkfield, California	M4.7	64 km	6 km
Aug 27, 2011	21 km NE of Soledad, California	M4.6	129 km	8 km
Aug 7, 2024	25 km SW of Lamont, CA	M4.6	136 km	12 km
Apr 16, 2005	20km ESE of Maricopa, CA	M4.6	142 km	9 km
Jan 25, 2003	20km NE of Arvin, CA	M4.5	143 km	5 km
Mar 17, 2004	9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California	M4.5	124 km	4 km
May 6, 1997	16km SSE of Bodfish, California	M4.5	150 km	5 km
May 16, 2005	5 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.5	66 km	9 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

59 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980	EF2	23 km	15.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1962	EF2	68 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 17, 2019	EF1	76 km	0.3 mi	0
May 20, 2002	EF1	87 km	2.7 mi	0
Feb 14, 1998	EF1	96 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	19 km	0.8 mi	0
Feb 28, 1991	EF1	38 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 8, 1986	EF1	43 km	4.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1982	EF1	46 km	5.0 mi	0
Feb 19, 1980	EF1	65 km	1.7 mi	0
Mar 14, 1979	EF1	48 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF1	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF1	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 1, 1964	EF1	44 km	1.0 mi	0
May 19, 1957	EF1	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 1, 2024	EF0	95 km	0.4 mi	0
May 19, 2019	EF0	15 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 2, 2019	EF0	81 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 22, 2018	EF0	61 km	1.2 mi	0
Feb 12, 2018	EF0	60 km	0.3 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1878	S. CALIFORNIA	Meteorological	1.0 m	1	139 km
1901	MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	64 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (136 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Golden Trout Creek	Volcanic field	2,886 m (9,469 ft)	-5550	136 km
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	175 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	193 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GARZA (48,404 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	GARZA	48,404	50 km
2020	MINERAL	29,901	66 km
1993	ORCHARD	22,309	55 km
1996	SKYLINE	21,694	29 km
1985	LOSGATOSIV	20,357	71 km
2024	BOONE	17,701	68 km
1996	PANOCHE II	14,760	84 km
2006	RICO	11,807	80 km
2017	ELM 2	10,765	54 km
1996	HWY 41	9,537	97 km
1997	UNNAMED	9,396	97 km
2006	THREE ROCKS	9,336	70 km
1999	UNNAMED	9,220	97 km
1998	UNNAMED	8,950	97 km
2016	MINERAL	6,852	63 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,738	97 km
1984	FLAT TOP	6,661	43 km
2023	ALMOND	5,913	70 km
1996	TRIMMER	5,694	89 km
1993	ELK HILLS 2	5,376	98 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
February	51°F (11°C)	1.4 in
March	55°F (13°C)	1.3 in
April	61°F (16°C)	0.6 in
May	69°F (20°C)	0.2 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.1 in
July	80°F (27°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in
September	74°F (23°C)	0.2 in
October	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in
November	53°F (12°C)	0.8 in
December	45°F (7°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Stratford has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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