Stratford, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 32.2 °F (low) to 54.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 22.7 Inches. 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 | 2.2 °F | 22.0 °F | 0.49 in. |
| February | 6.5 °F | 27.4 °F | 0.59 in. |
| March | 18.9 °F | 40.1 °F | 0.97 in. |
| April | 31.5 °F | 55.6 °F | 2.08 in. |
| May | 44.6 °F | 68.4 °F | 3.18 in. |
| June | 55.5 °F | 78.2 °F | 3.84 in. |
| July | 60.2 °F | 83.4 °F | 3.46 in. |
| August | 57.3 °F | 81.9 °F | 2.32 in. |
| September | 47.6 °F | 73.8 °F | 2.16 in. |
| October | 33.9 °F | 58.6 °F | 2.19 in. |
| November | 20.2 °F | 41.6 °F | 0.78 in. |
| December | 8.5 °F | 27.4 °F | 0.62 in. |
| Annual | 32.2 °F | 54.9 °F | 22.68 in. |
| 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 : -30°F to -25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |