Location & Surroundings
Gifford is a village in Illinois, United States with 1,092 inhabitants, at 243 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rantoul, 11 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 955 km to the east.
Overview
Gifford is human settlement in Illinois, United States of America.
It is located in Champaign County, United States.
The population is about 911 (2020).
It covers about 0.45 square mile.
The elevation is around 799 foot.
Also known as: Gifford, Illinois, Gifford, IL
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Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Champaign County
- Area 0.45 square mile
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 18' 21" N, 88° 1' 16" W
- Elevation 243 m (DEM: 245 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 1,092
- Pop. Density 621 p/km²
- Built-up 17.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:03
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:52
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Nearby
Weather in Gifford
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gifford, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 16.9 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 100 W/m2.
Temperature
15.5 C
Wind
5.7 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.26 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 15.5 | 5.7 | 53 | 93 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.7 | 5.1 | 63 | 82 | 1,018.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 69.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 4.7 | 61 | 81 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 100.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.2 | 3.8 | 64 | 87 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.5 | 4.5 | 52 | 79 | 1,021.5 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 97 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 5.7 | 59 | 66 | 1,021.8 | 0.23 / 0.49 | 50 | 390.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 4.5 | 64 | 75 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 247.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.2 | 4.1 | 45 | 74 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.6 | 4.0 | 36 | 89 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 5.6 | 45 | 78 | 1,025.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 120.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.8 | 5.0 | 39 | 81 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 138.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.5 | 3.9 | 49 | 87 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.4 | 3.3 | 45 | 93 | 1,024.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gifford?
Now 15.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 16.9 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 100 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gifford today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gifford?
Local time is 18:03. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Gifford?
Gifford is a populated place.
How many people live in Gifford?
Population about 1,092.
What is the elevation of Gifford?
Elevation about 243 m. DEM 245 m.
Where is Gifford located?
It is at 40.30587, -88.02115 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gifford in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)