Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nichols experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 786 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average
45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days
261 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
786 ft (240 m)
Area
0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density
1,177/sq mi
Coordinates
42.0200°N, 76.3704°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Tioga County County
Nearest Airport
Elmira/Corning Regional (ELM) 30 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Jun)3.94"
Driest Month (Jan)2.20"
Air Quality
AQI Median
36.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
48.1 / 100
Community Resilience
73.0 / 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+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.2.
Feb 3, 2001
6 km W of Bath, New York
M3.2
92 km
0 km
Jun 10, 2025
10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania
M2.8
57 km
8 km
Jan 25, 1999
New York
M2.5
145 km
3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 1.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
1985
Gloria
Category 1
86 mph
296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
175 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 82 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998
EF3
52 km
26.0 mi
2
May 31, 1998
EF3
19 km
62.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
13 km
2.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
26 km
15.0 mi
0
Aug 30, 1955
EF3
57 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 14, 2019
EF2
93 km
3.7 mi
0
Oct 2, 2018
EF2
85 km
2.2 mi
0
Jun 13, 2018
EF2
43 km
5.2 mi
0
Jun 13, 2018
EF2
97 km
2.9 mi
0
Feb 25, 2017
EF2
99 km
12.5 mi
0
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
53 km
6.7 mi
0
Apr 28, 2011
EF2
77 km
7.4 mi
0
Apr 27, 2011
EF2
33 km
0.9 mi
0
Jul 23, 2010
EF2
92 km
25.7 mi
0
May 16, 2009
EF2
87 km
5.7 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF2
92 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 18, 1991
EF2
75 km
4.0 mi
0
Aug 28, 1990
EF2
67 km
2.5 mi
0
Oct 14, 1989
EF2
73 km
2.0 mi
2
Aug 28, 1988
EF2
56 km
1.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: WOODRUFF (757 acres, 2009).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2009
WOODRUFF
757
97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
2.2 in
Coldest, Driest
February
24°F (-4°C)
2.2 in
March
33°F (1°C)
2.7 in
April
45°F (7°C)
3.2 in
May
56°F (13°C)
3.5 in
June
64°F (18°C)
3.9 in
Wettest
July
68°F (20°C)
3.5 in
Warmest
August
67°F (20°C)
3.3 in
September
60°F (16°C)
3.5 in
October
49°F (9°C)
3.1 in
November
39°F (4°C)
3.3 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
2.8 in
Nichols has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.2").
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