Gifford
in Schenectady County of New York, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.751 and -74.048 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 45' 3" and W -74° 2' 54"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:23 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:52 am and 7:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.283 and 115.100 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Kudardup
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Discover Gifford

Gifford in Schenectady County (New York) is a town in United States about 309 mi (or 497 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in Gifford is now 09:23 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 12 airports near Gifford, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Albany International Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 20 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Schenectady, Schoharie, Albany, Ballston Spa and Troy. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 95% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Monday, 29th of April 2024

20°C (68 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

13°C (55 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Videos from this area

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Memorial Day Parade, Altamont NY

Published: May 23, 2014
Length: 38:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Albany County Rural Fire Recruiting

On Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 2 pm the Village of Altamont annual Memorial Day Parade stepped off on a sunny afternoon from the Altamont Fair Grounds and proceeded to Orsini Park. The Color Guard, ...


GR IV Medley Altamont

Published: January 01, 2013
Length: 21:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAMES MULLIGAN

Catamount Pipe Band Grade IV Medley Altamont 2012.


Altamont Fair pig race

Published: August 26, 2012
Length: 11:42 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: jav2327

Altamont Fair pig race on 08-16-12.


Ventriloquist Sylvia Fletcher performs at the Altamont Fair

Published: August 26, 2012
Length: 03:37 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: jav2327

Ventriloquist Sylvia Fletcher performs at the Altamont Fair on 08-16-12. This show made my day!


The April Verch Band at the 2008 Old Songs Festival

Published: April 10, 2015
Length: 12:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bill Spence

From Canada, The April Verch Band was certainly well received at the 2008 Old Songs Festival in Altamont, NY. Go to www.oldsongs.org for everything you need to know about the Old Songs ...


Farmall Cub - Planting Sweet Corn 2012

Published: July 07, 2012
Length: 40:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pvf1799

Our vintage 1940's Farmall Cub - Driven by our 1919 very vintage father - uses our Farmall Cub w/Planter and Fertilizer Attachment to plant sweet corn. Pleasant View Farm near Altamont, NY...


John Deere 5320 + Ford 530 Baling Hay 2013

Published: July 09, 2013
Length: 36:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pvf1799

On a hot day in July Dad (94), watches his grandson bale some hay - At Pleasant View Farm - Altamont, NY.


Spring Mowing @ Pleasant View Farm

Published: May 12, 2011
Length: 52:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pvf1799

Tim uses our John Deere 5320 and 11 Foot Rhino Finish Mower as he works to recondition our hay fields at Pleasant View Farm - Altamont, NY.


Haying 2011 @ PVF

Published: July 11, 2011
Length: 09:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pvf1799

Putting in a little bit of hay at Pleasant View Farm - Altamont, NY - 3 Generations and a good friend (Scott) - tested our baler on a nice summer day.


On the Road to PVF1799

Published: November 21, 2010
Length: 05:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pvf1799

Tim drives our John Deere 5320 to the farm from Altamont. We picked it up yesterday in Ohio from Mast Tractor.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Princetown, New York

Princetown is a town in Schenectady County, New York, United States. The population was 2,115 at the 2010 census. It is in the central part of the county, west of the town of Rotterdam.

Located at 42.7789, -74.0644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in New York, Populated places in Schenectady County, New York

WGY (AM)

WGY (AM 810 103.1 FM News-Talk WGY) is a radio station licensed to Schenectady, New York and owned by Clear Channel Communications, broadcasting a news and conservative talk radio format. It broadcasts 50,000 Watts non-directional from a single tower in the Town of Rotterdam. It is one of the United States' oldest radio stations as well as the oldest in New York's Capital Region. WGY was the flagship station of General Electric's broadcast group from 1922 until 1983.

Located at 42.7923, -74.0119 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Clear Channel radio stations, Radio stations in Capital District, New York, News and talk radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1922, Schenectady, New York

WTRY-FM

WTRY-FM (98.3 FM, "Oldies 98.3"), is an oldies station licensed to Rotterdam, New York and serving New York's Capital District and Mohawk Valley. The station is owned by Clear Channel Communications, and broadcasts at 6 kilowatts ERP from a tower in between Altamont and Duanesburg, New York off U.S. Route 20.

Located at 42.745, -74.069 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Capital District, New York, Oldies radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1987, Clear Channel radio stations

Schalmont High School

Schalmont High School is a public high school located in Rotterdam, New York. It is part of the Schalmont Central School District. The high school is attached to Schalmont Middle School.

Located at 42.7819, -74.0168 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in New York, Schools in Schenectady County, New York

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Gifford's Corners, Gifford