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Our satellite is from the GOES-16. It is color enhanced by using a geocolor terrain background during the day and black marble city lights at night. The daytime satellite data is Visible satellite imagery, and nighttime uses Infrared bands. The bluish clouds are fog and low cloud. The whiteest clouds are the coldest, highest cloud tops.

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Current surface weather map around Marathon County, WI

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Stratford, Wisconsin

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Stratford, WI please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Stratford, WI

This map shows the latest HRRR computer model winds. This depiction of the current wind directions and speeds is an estimate from the computer model. For actual observations in Stratford, WI, see the current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Stratford, Wisconsin

This is a forecast of the amount of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours from the HRRR weather forecast model. This is only one forecast depiction, and you should check other models to get a better idea of what may happen. You can view this and other models in more detail on our main weather forecast maps page. There, you will also be able to look at forecasts beyond just 24 hours and look at forecasts out to as far as 16 days.

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around Marathon County, Wisconsin

This is snowfall forecast, with amounts anticipated in the next 24 hours. This guidance is from the HRRR weather model. For more model forecasts out to 16 days, visit our main weather forecast maps page.

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These are Convective Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center. Click to see Days 1-3 broken down into Tornado, Wind and Hail threats, as well as days 5-8 outlooks.

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Climate Summary
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Stratford, Wisconsin Climate Summary

General Climate

    •   Stratford, Wisconsin has a humid continental climate, characterized by warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.
    •   The average annual temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C).
    •   The average annual precipitation is 32.43 inches (82.4 cm).
    •   The average annual snowfall is 40.1 inches (102 cm).

Temperature

    •   The warmest month is July, with an average temperature of 72.6°F (22.6°C).
    •   The coldest month is January, with an average temperature of 18.4°F (-7.6°C).
    •   The highest temperature ever recorded in Stratford was 105°F (40.6°C) on July 13, 1936.
    •   The lowest temperature ever recorded in Stratford was -38°F (-38.9°C) on January 20, 1943.

Precipitation

    •   The wettest month is June, with an average precipitation of 4.67 inches (11.9 cm).
    •   The driest month is February, with an average precipitation of 1.54 inches (3.9 cm).
    •   The most precipitation ever recorded in a single month in Stratford was 10.74 inches (27.3 cm) in June 1990.
    •   The least precipitation ever recorded in a single month in Stratford was 0.00 inches (0.0 cm) in February 1961.

Snowfall

    •   The snowiest month is January, with an average snowfall of 8.5 inches (21.6 cm).
    •   The least snowy month is April, with an average snowfall of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm).
    •   The most snowfall ever recorded in a single month in Stratford was 27.0 inches (68.6 cm) in January 1979.
    •   The least snowfall ever recorded in a single month in Stratford was 0.0 inches (0.0 cm) in April 1961.

Climate Extremes

    •   The highest temperature ever recorded in Wisconsin was 118°F (47.8°C) on July 13, 1936 in Wisconsin Dells.
    •   The lowest temperature ever recorded in Wisconsin was -55°F (-48.3°C) on February 4, 1996 in Danbury.
    •   The most precipitation ever recorded in a single month in Wisconsin was 19.16 inches (48.7 cm) in July 1997 in Milwaukee.
    •   The most snowfall ever recorded in a single month in Wisconsin was 66.4 inches (168.7 cm) in February 1965 in Mellen.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Stratford lies within the Central Sands region, known for its vast pine forests and glacial lakes.

    •   The city is home to the 1,000-acre Stratford Marsh, a wetland complex supporting diverse plant and animal life.

    •   Bald eagles, sandhill cranes, and trumpeter swans are among the iconic bird species found in the area.

Science

    •   Stratford is the site of the High Altitude Observatory's McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope, one of the world's largest solar telescopes.

    •   The telescope has played a crucial role in solar research, including the discovery of solar flares and coronal mass ejections.

Personalities

  • Dr. James McMath:

    An astronomer who founded the McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope and made significant contributions to solar physics.

  • Dr. Robert Pierce:

    A solar physicist who collaborated with Dr. McMath and helped establish the telescope's reputation.

  • Dr. William Hartmann:

    A planetary scientist who grew up in Stratford and is known for his work on the Moon and Mars.

    • Tourist Attractions
    1.American Players Theatre

    - This Tony Award-winning theater company performs a repertory of classic and contemporary plays in an outdoor amphitheater surrounded by the natural beauty of Wisconsin's Driftless Area.

    2.Al. Ringling Theatre

    - This historic theater was built in 1915 by circus magnate Al. Ringling and is now home to a variety of live performances, including concerts, plays, and musicals.

    3.International Crane Foundation

    - This non-profit organization is dedicated to the conservation of cranes and other wetland birds. Visitors can see over 40 species of cranes from around the world in their natural habitats.

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