Stratford, IL
Unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois
Stratford is a small unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois. It is 4.7 miles W of Polo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61054.
Stratford at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Ogle County
- ZIP code
- 61054
- Nearest town
- Polo (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.9969, -89.4908
Weather in Stratford now
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Stratford weather by the hour
Stratford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Stratford.
This week in Stratford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Stratford
What is the weather usually like in Stratford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 40.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,017 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Stratford: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station POLO 5NW, IL US (USC00116897), adjusted for the elevation of Stratford.
Stratford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Stratford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Stratford?
Stratford has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-10°C).
It gets about 40.0 inches (1,017 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Stratford is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Stratford
The closest live webcam is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 36.0 miles W of Stratford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Stratford.
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Questions about Stratford
Where is Stratford, IL?
Stratford is an unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois, 4.7 miles W of Polo.
What county is Stratford in?
Stratford is in Ogle County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Stratford, IL?
The ZIP code for Stratford is 61054.
What is the nearest town to Stratford?
Polo, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Stratford?
Yes. The closest is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 36.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Stratford?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Stratford?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Stratford?
About 40.0 inches (1,017 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Stratford?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Stratford?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Stratford have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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