Gifford, IA
Unincorporated community in Hardin County, Iowa
Gifford is a small unincorporated community in Hardin County, Iowa. It is 3.4 miles SE of Union, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50627.
Gifford at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Hardin County
- ZIP code
- 50627
- Nearest town
- Union (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.2883, -93.0903
Weather in Gifford now
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Gifford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gifford.
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What is the weather usually like in Gifford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 37.8 inprecipitation per year · 961 mm
- 33.2 insnowfall per year · 84 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gifford: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELDORA, IA US (USC00132573), adjusted for the elevation of Gifford.
Gifford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gifford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Gifford?
Gifford has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 37.8 inches (961 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 33 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gifford is June to 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 Gifford
The closest live webcam is LaMoille › South-west: WWD - US 30 @ IA 330 N (46), 19.7 miles S of Gifford.
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Questions about Gifford
Where is Gifford, IA?
Gifford is an unincorporated community in Hardin County, Iowa, 3.4 miles SE of Union.
What county is Gifford in?
Gifford is in Hardin County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Gifford, IA?
The ZIP code for Gifford is 50627.
What is the nearest town to Gifford?
Union, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gifford?
Yes. The closest is LaMoille › South-west: WWD - US 30 @ IA 330 N (46), 19.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gifford?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Gifford?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Gifford?
About 37.8 inches (961 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Gifford?
Yes, about 33 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gifford?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gifford have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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