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Weather & Climate in Stratford, IA

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

Stratford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 32.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,114 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,114 ft (340 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density382/sq mi
Coordinates42.2696°N, 93.9274°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 32.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score42.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.4 / 100
Community Resilience71.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.

Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 115 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

712 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 43 fatalities, 1,086 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 25, 2008 EF5 92 km 41.0 mi 9
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 38 km 21.3 mi 0
May 15, 1968 EF5 87 km 62.1 mi 13
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 63 km 9.7 mi 6
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 92 km 3.2 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 81 km 30.0 mi 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 83 km 36.0 mi 0
May 30, 1989 EF4 62 km 11.0 mi 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 10 km 66.0 mi 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF4 64 km 20.0 mi 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 68 km 14.9 mi 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 34 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 18, 1974 EF4 65 km 15.3 mi 2
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 35 km 2.0 mi 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 45 km 9.9 mi 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 76 km 15.8 mi 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 95 km 26.6 mi 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 65 km 9.9 mi 1
May 10, 1953 EF4 95 km 26.6 mi 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 70 km 10.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 (1,050 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 1,050 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.2 in

Stratford has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.8").

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