Nichols, MS

Unincorporated community in Leflore County, Mississippi

Nichols is a small unincorporated community in Leflore County, Mississippi. It is 5.7 miles NE of Morgan City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38946.

Nichols at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Leflore County
ZIP code
38946
Nearest town
Morgan City (5.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.3178, -90.4128

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?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°47°64°80°96°53°36°Jan57°40°Feb66°47°Mar74°54°Apr82°64°May88°71°Jun90°74°Jul91°72°Aug87°66°Sep76°55°Oct64°45°Nov55°39°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.4"Jan5.1"Feb5.8"Mar6.0"Apr5.7"May3.8"Jun4.2"Jul3.8"Aug3.3"Sep4.3"Oct4.5"Nov5.5"Dec

Best time to visit Nichols: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BELZONI, MS US (USC00220660), adjusted for the elevation of Nichols.

Nichols weather month by month

January
53° 36°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
57° 40°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
66° 47°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
74° 54°F
6.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
82° 64°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
88° 71°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
90° 74°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
91° 72°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
87° 66°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
76° 55°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
64° 45°F
4.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
55° 39°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Nichols through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:03 AM5:18 PM10 h 14 min
February6:43 AM5:47 PM11 h 3 min
March7:10 AM7:10 PM12 h 0 min
April6:29 AM7:33 PM13 h 3 min
May5:59 AM7:56 PM13 h 56 min
June5:50 AM8:14 PM14 h 23 min
July6:02 AM8:13 PM14 h 11 min
August6:23 AM7:48 PM13 h 25 min
September6:44 AM7:09 PM12 h 25 min
October7:05 AM6:29 PM11 h 24 min
November6:31 AM5:00 PM10 h 29 min
December6:56 AM4:57 PM10 h 0 min

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

What is the weather like in Nichols?

Nichols has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 57.3 inches (1,455 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Nichols is April–May and September–October. 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 Hollyknowe: US 82 at Taylor Rd, 25.6 miles W of Nichols.

Hollyknowe: US 82 at Taylor RdHollyknowe · 25.6 mi WOn Windy
Ingrams: US 82 at US 61Ingrams · 27.2 mi WOn Windy
Leland › North: Blues HighwayLeland · 27.3 mi WOn Windy
Leland › North: Blues HighwayLeland · 27.3 mi WOn Windy
Leland › South: Blues HighwayLeland · 27.3 mi WOn Windy
Leland › East: Old US-82Leland · 28.9 mi WOn Windy
Leland › West: Greenville BypassLeland · 29.0 mi WOn Windy
Leland › East: Greenville BypassLeland · 29.0 mi WOn Windy
Leland › West: Greenville BypassLeland · 29.0 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Nichols

Where is Nichols, MS?

Nichols is an unincorporated community in Leflore County, Mississippi, 5.7 miles NE of Morgan City.

What county is Nichols in?

Nichols is in Leflore County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Nichols, MS?

The ZIP code for Nichols is 38946.

What is the nearest town to Nichols?

Morgan City, 5.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Nichols?

Yes. The closest is Hollyknowe: US 82 at Taylor Rd, 25.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Nichols?

August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Nichols?

January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Nichols?

About 57.3 inches (1,455 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Nichols?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Nichols?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Nichols have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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