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Weather & Climate in Stratford, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stratford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 266 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 36.2 inches. The area receives 58.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,867/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3668°N, 80.9497°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.
| Mar 28, 2005 | 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada | M2.8 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada | M2.6 | 122 km | 4 km |
| May 23, 2022 | 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada | M2.5 | 132 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 120 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in |
Stratford has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.4").