Climate Summary
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| Gifford, Illinois has a humid continental climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The average temperature in July is 75.4°F (24.1°C), while the average temperature in January is 22.2°F (-5.4°C). The town receives an average of 37.6 inches (955 mm) of precipitation per year, which is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. Summer
Summers in Gifford are typically hot and humid, with average temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s Fahrenheit (25-28°C). The hottest month of the year is July, with an average high temperature of 83°F (28°C). Heat waves are not uncommon during the summer months, with temperatures sometimes reaching into the 90s Fahrenheit (32-35°C). Winter
Winters in Gifford are typically cold and snowy, with average temperatures in the low 20s to mid 30s Fahrenheit (-5 to 2°C). The coldest month of the year is January, with an average low temperature of 11°F (-12°C). Snowfall is common during the winter months, with an average of 27.6 inches (70 cm) per year. Blizzards and ice storms can also occur during the winter months. Spring and Fall
Spring and fall in Gifford are typically mild and pleasant, with average temperatures in the 40s to 60s Fahrenheit (4-18°C). The weather during these seasons is often variable, with periods of warm, sunny weather interspersed with periods of cool, rainy weather. Precipitation
Gifford receives an average of 37.6 inches (955 mm) of precipitation per year, which is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May, with an average of 4.5 inches (114 mm) of precipitation, while the driest month of the year is February, with an average of 1.8 inches (46 mm) of precipitation. Climate Change
The climate in Gifford is changing, as it is in many parts of the world. The average temperature in Gifford has increased by about 1°F (0.6°C) over the past century, and this trend is expected to continue in the future. The town is also experiencing more extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, and floods. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History and Science • Gifford is home to the Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, a 2,000-acre sanctuary with diverse flora and fauna, including bald eagles, white-tailed deer, and wildflowers. • The area surrounding Gifford was once a vast prairie, but agriculture has converted most of it to farmland. Remnant prairie remnants can still be found in the preserve. • The Middle Fork River, which flows through Gifford, is a designated \ |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Kickapoo State Recreation Area (10 miles north of Gifford): A 2,800-acre park with a 60-acre lake, offering swimming, fishing, boating, camping, and hiking trails. 2.Middle Fork River Forest Preserve (15 miles south of Gifford): A 1,500-acre preserve with hiking trails, fishing spots, and a scenic overlook of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River. 3.Champaign County Forest Preserve (20 miles west of Gifford): A 1,800-acre preserve with hiking trails, a fishing lake, a disc golf course, and a nature center. |
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