Nichols, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tioga County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
612 Population 1,177/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $31,919 per capita
$137,900 Home Value $158,041 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,900 home value, $825/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Nichols experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 49.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation786 ft (240 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,177/sq mi
Coordinates42.0200°N, 76.3704°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTioga County County
Nearest AirportElmira/Corning Regional (ELM)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 49.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.95"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.1 / 100
Community Resilience73.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 92 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 57 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

175 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 82 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 52 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 19 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 13 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 26 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 93 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 97 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 33 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 92 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 87 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 67 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 73 km 2
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOODRUFF (757 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 WOODRUFF 757 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 2.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Nichols has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.0").

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