Gifford, Washington facts for kids
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Gifford, Washington
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 Gifford, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Stevens |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99131
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1519950 |
Gifford is a small, unincorporated community in Stevens County, Washington, United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. Gifford is located right across the Columbia River from another community called Inchelium.
About Gifford
Gifford is served by Washington State Route 25, which helps people travel to and from the area. You can also get to Gifford by taking the Gifford–Inchelium ferry across the Columbia River. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 99131.
History of Gifford
Gifford was named after a person named James O. Gifford. He was one of the first people to settle in this area, arriving in 1890.
What's the Weather Like?
Gifford has a type of weather known as a humid continental climate. This means that the area experiences big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes they can be humid. Winters, on the other hand, are cold, and can sometimes be very cold. This climate type is often shown as "Dfb" on climate maps.
