Weather in Stratford, SD
Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 57474
Patchy rain nearby
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
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Weather details
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Weather insights for today
There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 35%.
It feels like 56°F with winds near 11 mph.
67°F, 22% rain chance and 12 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 22 mph.
Current temperature is 60°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 35%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Stratford
South Dakota has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and strong differences between the Black Hills and the open plains.
Stratford is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 45.32°N latitude and 98.30°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Stratford weather today
Patchy rain nearby and 60°F in Stratford, SD. Today's high is 68°F with a 73% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 22 mph. Relative humidity is 92%, pressure is 29.89 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Stratford
Sunrise is at 07:25 AM and sunset is at 07:23 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 72°F and a low near 62°F. The maximum rain chance is 45%.