Stratford, WA

Unincorporated community in Grant County, Washington

Stratford is a small unincorporated community in Grant County, Washington. It is 3.9 miles SW of Soap Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98851.

Stratford at a glance

State
Washington
County
Grant County
ZIP code
98851
Nearest town
Soap Lake (3.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.4272, -119.4206

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?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°38°57°75°94°36°24°Jan43°27°Feb54°32°Mar63°38°Apr73°48°May80°54°Jun89°61°Jul88°59°Aug78°51°Sep62°39°Oct46°29°Nov35°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan0.6"Feb0.7"Mar0.6"Apr0.8"May0.6"Jun0.3"Jul0.2"Aug0.2"Sep0.7"Oct0.9"Nov1.1"Dec

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 EPHRATA MUNI AP, WA US (USW00024141), adjusted for the elevation of Stratford.

Stratford weather month by month

January
36° 24°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
43° 27°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
54° 32°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
63° 38°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
73° 48°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
80° 54°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
89° 61°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
88° 59°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
78° 51°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
62° 39°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
46° 29°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
December
35° 24°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Stratford through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:38 AM4:36 PM8 h 57 min
February7:00 AM5:22 PM10 h 22 min
March7:08 AM7:04 PM11 h 56 min
April6:06 AM7:48 PM13 h 41 min
May5:18 AM8:29 PM15 h 11 min
June4:58 AM8:58 PM16 h 0 min
July5:14 AM8:52 PM15 h 37 min
August5:52 AM8:11 PM14 h 18 min
September6:34 AM7:11 PM12 h 37 min
October7:15 AM6:11 PM10 h 56 min
November7:01 AM4:23 PM9 h 22 min
December7:36 AM4:09 PM8 h 32 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Stratford?

Stratford has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 7.6 inches (193 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.

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 Soap Lake › North: SR 17 at MP 75.4, 4.2 miles SW of Stratford.

Soap Lake › North: SR 17 at MP 75.4Soap Lake · 4.2 mi SWOn Windy
Ephrata › East: SR 28 at MP 46.5: SR 282 InterchangeEphrata · 10.5 mi SWOn Windy
Fordair › North: US 2 at MP 193.4: Coulee CityFordair · 16.3 mi NEOn Windy
Moses Lake › South: SR 17 at MP 54.7 - at Stratford RdMoses Lake · 20.7 mi SOn Windy
Moses Lake › West: SR 171 at MP 2.9Moses Lake · 21.5 mi SOn Windy
Moses Lake › West: Moses Lake MunicipalMoses Lake · 21.5 mi SEOn Windy
Moses Lake › East: Moses Lake MunicipalMoses Lake · 21.5 mi SEOn Windy
Moses Lake › North: Moses Lake MunicipalMoses Lake · 21.5 mi SEOn Windy
Moses Lake › South: Moses Lake MunicipalMoses Lake · 21.5 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Stratford.

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Questions about Stratford

Where is Stratford, WA?

Stratford is an unincorporated community in Grant County, Washington, 3.9 miles SW of Soap Lake.

What county is Stratford in?

Stratford is in Grant County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Stratford, WA?

The ZIP code for Stratford is 98851.

What is the nearest town to Stratford?

Soap Lake, 3.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Stratford?

Yes. The closest is Soap Lake › North: SR 17 at MP 75.4, 4.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Stratford?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Stratford?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Stratford?

About 7.6 inches (193 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

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?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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