Gifford, NY
Unincorporated community in Schenectady County, New York
Gifford is a small unincorporated community in Schenectady County, New York. It is 3.0 miles W of Duane Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12056.
Gifford at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Schenectady County
- ZIP code
- 12056
- Nearest town
- Duane Lake (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.7508, -74.0489
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.
This week in Gifford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gifford
What is the weather usually like in Gifford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 42.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,083 mm
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 DELANSON 2NE, NY US (USC00302031), adjusted for the elevation of Gifford.
Gifford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gifford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gifford?
Gifford has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
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 Town of Sand Lake › North-west, 26.2 miles E of Gifford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gifford.
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Questions about Gifford
Where is Gifford, NY?
Gifford is an unincorporated community in Schenectady County, New York, 3.0 miles W of Duane Lake.
What county is Gifford in?
Gifford is in Schenectady County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Gifford, NY?
The ZIP code for Gifford is 12056.
What is the nearest town to Gifford?
Duane Lake, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gifford?
Yes. The closest is Town of Sand Lake › North-west, 26.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gifford?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Gifford?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Gifford?
About 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Gifford?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
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?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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