Nichols, FL
Unincorporated community in Polk County, Florida
Nichols is a small unincorporated community in Polk County, Florida. It is 2.2 miles N of Willow Oak, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 33860.
Nichols at a glance
- State
- Florida
- County
- Polk County
- ZIP code
- 33860
- Nearest town
- Willow Oak (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 27.8900, -82.0317
Weather in Nichols now
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Nichols weather by the hour
Nichols weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nichols.
This week in Nichols
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nichols
What is the weather usually like in Nichols?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 51°F average low
- 56.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,443 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Nichols: February–March and November–December, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKELAND 2, FL US (USC00084802), adjusted for the elevation of Nichols.
Nichols weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nichols through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 52 min |
| May | 6:37 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| June | 6:30 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| July | 6:40 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| August | 6:57 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 21 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 32 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Nichols?
Nichols has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 51°F (10°C).
It gets about 56.8 inches (1,443 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Nichols is February–March and November–December. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Nichols
The closest live webcam is Lakeland, 7.8 miles N of Nichols.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Nichols.
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Questions about Nichols
Where is Nichols, FL?
Nichols is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Florida, 2.2 miles N of Willow Oak.
What county is Nichols in?
Nichols is in Polk County, Florida.
What is the ZIP code of Nichols, FL?
The ZIP code for Nichols is 33860.
What is the nearest town to Nichols?
Willow Oak, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Nichols?
Yes. The closest is Lakeland, 7.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Nichols?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Nichols?
January, with an average low of 51°F (10°C).
How much does it rain in Nichols?
About 56.8 inches (1,443 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Nichols?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Nichols?
February–March and November–December, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nichols have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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