Nichols, NY
Unincorporated community in Steuben County, New York
Nichols is a small unincorporated community in Steuben County, New York. It is 2.6 miles S of Nelson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 16920.
Nichols at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Steuben County
- ZIP code
- 16920
- Nearest town
- Nelson (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.0092, -77.2656
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 · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 36.9 inprecipitation per year · 936 mm
- 38.0 insnowfall per year · 97 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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 COWANESQUE DAM, PA US (USC00361838), adjusted for the elevation of Nichols.
Nichols weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nichols through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
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 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 36.9 inches (936 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 38 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 Westfield › South-east, 15.5 miles SW of Nichols.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Nichols.
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Questions about Nichols
Where is Nichols, NY?
Nichols is an unincorporated community in Steuben County, New York, 2.6 miles S of Nelson.
What county is Nichols in?
Nichols is in Steuben County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Nichols, NY?
The ZIP code for Nichols is 16920.
What is the nearest town to Nichols?
Nelson, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Nichols?
Yes. The closest is Westfield › South-east, 15.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Nichols?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Nichols?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Nichols?
About 36.9 inches (936 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Nichols?
Yes, about 38 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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