Stratford, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 0.1 °C (low) to 12.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 576.1 Millimeters. Stratford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -16.6 °C | -5.6 °C | 12.45 mm |
| February | -14.2 °C | -2.6 °C | 14.99 mm |
| March | -7.3 °C | 4.5 °C | 24.64 mm |
| April | -0.3 °C | 13.1 °C | 52.83 mm |
| May | 7 °C | 20.2 °C | 80.77 mm |
| June | 13.1 °C | 25.7 °C | 97.54 mm |
| July | 15.7 °C | 28.6 °C | 87.88 mm |
| August | 14.1 °C | 27.7 °C | 58.93 mm |
| September | 8.7 °C | 23.2 °C | 54.86 mm |
| October | 1.1 °C | 14.8 °C | 55.63 mm |
| November | -6.6 °C | 5.3 °C | 19.81 mm |
| December | -13.1 °C | -2.6 °C | 15.75 mm |
| Annual | 0.1 °C | 12.7 °C | 576.08 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |