Gifford, Florida Weather
Gifford, Florida — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Gifford, Indian River County.
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About Gifford, Florida
Gifford, a place where the humid breath of the Indian River estuary mingles with the scent of ripening citrus, unfolds across a landscape of low, fertile plains. It lies 4.3 miles north of Vero Beach South, FL (from Vero Beach South, FL: bearing 6°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-north-west of Florida Ridge. The air here often carries the faint, sweet perfume of orange blossoms, a testament to the agricultural heart that still beats beneath the surface. Spanish moss drapes languidly from ancient oak branches, creating a hazy, ethereal canopy over the quiet roads that weave through groves and past modest homes. The sun, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, casts a warm, diffused glow, softening the edges of the world and lending a particular gentleness to the afternoon light. Evenings can bring a profound stillness, broken only by the distant call of a wading bird or the soft hum of cicadas. The history of Gifford is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, particularly its citrus industry, which once flourished and continues to sustain a vital part of its economy. For generations, the rich soil and favorable climate drew settlers seeking prosperity, shaping a community built on hard work and the cycles of the harvest. While the broader economic landscape has diversified, the echoes of those early days remain, evident in the enduring presence of groves and the agricultural businesses that serve them. Gifford’s proximity to the Indian River Lagoon, a significant estuary teeming with marine life, also influences its character, offering opportunities for fishing and a connection to the coastal environment that defines much of this part of Florida. The town retains a sense of unhurried existence, a place where neighbors still recognize each other and the rhythm of life is often dictated by the sun and the seasons.
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| Location | Gifford, Indian River County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27.675309°N, 80.409218°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 32967 |
| Area Code | 321, 407 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Gifford, Florida Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gifford, Florida, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Gifford includes coordinates 27.675309°N, 80.409218°W, situated in Indian River County. ZIP code 32967. Telephone area code: 321, 407. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
