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Gifford, Washington
Gifford, Washington is located in Washington (state)
Gifford, Washington
Gifford, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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
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.

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