Nichols, MN

Unincorporated community in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Nichols is a small unincorporated community in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It is 2.8 miles SW of Garrison, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56450.

Nichols at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Crow Wing County
ZIP code
56450
Nearest town
Garrison (2.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
46.3269, -93.7847

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.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nichols

What is the weather usually like in Nichols?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-6°16°39°61°83°19°-1°Jan24°3°Feb37°17°Mar51°30°Apr65°43°May74°53°Jun78°58°Jul77°56°Aug69°49°Sep54°36°Oct38°23°Nov24°9°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.7"Feb1.4"Mar2.5"Apr3.1"May4.3"Jun4.4"Jul3.9"Aug2.9"Sep2.8"Oct1.5"Nov0.7"Dec

Best time to visit Nichols: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ISLE 12N, MN US (USC00214103), adjusted for the elevation of Nichols.

Nichols weather month by month

January
19° -1°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 10.1 in of snow
February
24° 3°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.2 in of snow
March
37° 17°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.6 in of snow
April
51° 30°F
2.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
May
65° 43°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
June
74° 53°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
78° 58°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
77° 56°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
69° 49°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
54° 36°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
November
38° 23°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow
December
24° 9°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 8.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Nichols through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:52 AM4:57 PM9 h 5 min
February7:16 AM5:42 PM10 h 26 min
March7:25 AM7:22 PM11 h 56 min
April6:26 AM8:04 PM13 h 38 min
May5:39 AM8:43 PM15 h 3 min
June5:20 AM9:10 PM15 h 50 min
July5:36 AM9:05 PM15 h 29 min
August6:12 AM8:26 PM14 h 13 min
September6:52 AM7:28 PM12 h 36 min
October7:31 AM6:30 PM10 h 59 min
November7:15 AM4:44 PM9 h 29 min
December7:49 AM4:30 PM8 h 41 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Nichols?

Nichols has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -1°F (-18°C).

It gets about 28.8 inches (732 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Nichols is June to September. 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 Garrison › South: Red Door Resort, 6.7 miles E of Nichols.

Garrison › South: Red Door ResortGarrison · 6.7 mi EOn Windy
Bennettville › South: US 169: U.S.169 (Farm Island - MP 245.4): U.S.169 (Farm Island - MP 245.4) View 1Bennettville · 7.7 mi NOn Windy
Aitkin: Barnacles Resortunknown · 8.6 mi EOn Windy
Isle › North-west: Mac's Twin Bay ResortIsle · 18.2 mi SEOn Windy
Platte: MN 25: T.H.25 (Lastrup - MP 140): T.H.25 (Lastrup - MP 140) View 1Platte · 19.8 mi SWOn Windy
Brainerd: MN 210: T.H.210 WB @ 6th St SBBrainerd · 19.9 mi WOn Windy
Brainerd › South-west: MN 210: T.H.210 WB @ 4th St NBBrainerd · 20.7 mi WOn Windy
Baxter: MN 210: T.H.210 EB @ T.H.371 NBBaxter · 22.0 mi WOn Windy
Isle › North: MN 47: T.H.47 - MP 89.0): T.H.47 - MP 89.0) View 1Isle · 22.2 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Nichols.

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Questions about Nichols

Where is Nichols, MN?

Nichols is an unincorporated community in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, 2.8 miles SW of Garrison.

What county is Nichols in?

Nichols is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Nichols, MN?

The ZIP code for Nichols is 56450.

What is the nearest town to Nichols?

Garrison, 2.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Nichols?

Yes. The closest is Garrison › South: Red Door Resort, 6.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Nichols?

July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Nichols?

January, with an average low of -1°F (-18°C).

How much does it rain in Nichols?

About 28.8 inches (732 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Nichols?

Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Nichols?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Nichols have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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