Stratford, NC
Unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina
Stratford is a small unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It is 5.4 miles E of Sparta, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28663.
Stratford at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Alleghany County
- ZIP code
- 28663
- Nearest town
- Sparta (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.5183, -81.2161
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 · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 57.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,450 mm
- 18.6 insnowfall per year · 47 cm
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 SPARTA 3.5 SSW, NC US (USC00318158), adjusted for the elevation of Stratford.
Stratford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Stratford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Stratford?
Stratford has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
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 Independence: US-58 - US-21 - Grayson Co, 8.0 miles NE of Stratford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Stratford.
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Questions about Stratford
Where is Stratford, NC?
Stratford is an unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina, 5.4 miles E of Sparta.
What county is Stratford in?
Stratford is in Alleghany County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Stratford, NC?
The ZIP code for Stratford is 28663.
What is the nearest town to Stratford?
Sparta, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Stratford?
Yes. The closest is Independence: US-58 - US-21 - Grayson Co, 8.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Stratford?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Stratford?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Stratford?
About 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Stratford?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
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?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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