Nicols, MN
Unincorporated community in Dakota County, Minnesota
Nicols is a small unincorporated community in Dakota County, Minnesota. It is 2.9 miles E of Eagan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55122.
Nicols at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Dakota County
- ZIP code
- 55122
- Nearest town
- Eagan (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 44.8222, -93.2203
Weather in Nicols now
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Nicols weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nicols.
This week in Nicols
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nicols
What is the weather usually like in Nicols?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 31.6 inprecipitation per year · 803 mm
- 51.2 insnowfall per year · 130 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Nicols: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL AP, MN US (USW00014922), adjusted for the elevation of Nicols.
Nicols weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nicols through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 4:34 PM | 8 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Nicols?
Nicols has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).
It gets about 31.6 inches (803 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 51 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Nicols 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 Nicols
The closest live webcam is Eagan: MN 77: T.H.77 SB (Minnesota River), 0.4 miles NW of Nicols.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Nicols.
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Questions about Nicols
Where is Nicols, MN?
Nicols is an unincorporated community in Dakota County, Minnesota, 2.9 miles E of Eagan.
What county is Nicols in?
Nicols is in Dakota County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Nicols, MN?
The ZIP code for Nicols is 55122.
What is the nearest town to Nicols?
Eagan, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Nicols?
Yes. The closest is Eagan: MN 77: T.H.77 SB (Minnesota River), 0.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Nicols?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Nicols?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Nicols?
About 31.6 inches (803 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Nicols?
Yes, about 51 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Nicols?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nicols have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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