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Nichols, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Marion County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
195
Population
146/sq mi density
$46,471
Median Income
$26,490 per capita
$72,500
Home Value
$182,971 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,471 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Nichols enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2352°N, 79.1491°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lumberton Regional (LBT) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in |
Nichols has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (2.8").