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Rain,rain likely tomorrow

European, the American and the German model agree on a high near 13° in Stratford today. Tomorrow looks rain around 13°, with a 100% chance of rain.

13°
13°
12°
13°
10°
11°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agreeFridaysplit ±5°
EuropeanECMWF
13°
Rain
Today 13°·Low 10°·Rain 100%
AmericanNOAA GFS
13°
Showers
Today 13°·Low ·Rain 100%
GermanDWD ICON
13°
Showers
Today 13°·Low ·Rain 100%

The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Stratford and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Rain
13°
models agree
Tomorrow
Rain
13°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
12°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
13°
models agree
Thu
Light rain
10°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
11°
±5°
Sat
Light drizzle
10°
±4°
Sun
Light drizzle
12°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
15°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
14°
models agree
Wed
Light rain
12°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
11°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
12°
±4°
Sat
Light drizzle
13°
models agree

Stratford, New Zealand is at its warmest in Jan (average highs near 20°C) and coldest in Aug (lows around 5°C), with roughly 1672 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what European, American, German forecast for Stratford right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in New Zealand before you trust any single number.

Stratford climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
20°
13°
Feb
20°
13°
Mar
18°
10°
Apr
16°
10°
May
14°
Jun
12°
Jul
11°
Aug
11°
Sep
13°
Oct
15°
Nov
16°
Dec
19°
12°

Which forecast is most accurate in Stratford?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
88
/100rank #1
93±0.4°C90±5.1 km/t8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
G
German
78
/100rank #2
90±0.6°C93±3.3 km/t5374% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
American logo
American
76
/100rank #3
90±0.6°C80±9.8 km/t5877% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 237 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in New Zealand, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°13° to 13°models agree100% to 100% chance
Tomorrow±1°13° to 14°models agree100% to 100% chance
Tue±1°12° to 13°±24%8% to 32% chance
Wed±2°12° to 14°±26%5% to 31% chance
Thu±1°10° to 11°±21%79% to 100% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Stratford

today, local time
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
18:04
Daylight
11h 26m

Common questions

What's the weather in Stratford today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Stratford today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Stratford today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Stratford and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Stratford?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Stratford (CheckWeather Score 88/100), ahead of the German at 78. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the NZ accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Stratford?
January is typically the warmest month in Stratford, with average highs around 20°C.
How cold does Stratford get?
The coldest month in Stratford is August, when overnight lows average about 5°C.
How much rain does Stratford get?
Stratford sees roughly 1672 mm of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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