Gifford, IL has a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold winters. The area experiences four distinct seasons throughout the year, with temperatures varying from highs in the mid-80s during the summer months to lows of below zero during winter. Precipitation is fairly common year round, typically between 30 and 35 inches annually. Winters are generally milder than those found in other parts of Illinois due to Gifford's location near Lake Michigan. Snowfall averages around 25 inches per year, and temperatures often drop below freezing during the coldest months.
Gifford, Illinois gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Gifford averages 19 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Gifford. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Gifford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 104 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year