East Williston, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Alachua County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
671 Population 223/sq mi density
$744 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher
East Williston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density223/sq mi
Coordinates29.3884°N, 82.4165°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAlachua County County
Nearest AirportOcala International-Jim Taylor Field (OCF)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.56"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.79"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0382 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.8 / 100
Community Resilience81.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 137 km
2024 Milton Category 3 179 km
2024 Debby Category 1 110 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 125 km
2022 Ian Category 4 228 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 287 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 267 km
2018 Michael Category 5 299 km
2017 Irma Category 1 134 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 170 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 181 km
2004 Charley Category 4 122 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 160 km
2004 Frances Category 2 232 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 205 km
1999 Irene Category 1 254 km
1995 Erin Category 1 231 km
1985 Elena Category 3 150 km
1985 Kate Category 2 247 km
1985 Bob Category 1 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

421 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 33 fatalities, 251 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007 EF3 67 km 8
Feb 2, 2007 EF3 93 km 13
Apr 9, 1983 EF3 75 km 3
Dec 31, 1975 EF3 42 km 1
Feb 25, 1960 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 12, 2023 EF2 63 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 92 km 1
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 80 km 0
Mar 29, 2001 EF2 46 km 0
Mar 29, 2001 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 47 km 0
Apr 24, 1995 EF2 73 km 0
Jan 7, 1995 EF2 52 km 1
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 47 km 3
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 39 km 0
Jun 25, 1988 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 15, 1987 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 14, 1986 EF2 31 km 0
Aug 31, 1985 EF2 84 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (59,179 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 59,179 86 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,873 83 km
2007 UNNAMED 13,806 57 km
2006 JUNIPER 11,998 73 km
2009 JUNIPER SPRINGS 8,363 72 km
1998 UNNAMED 7,078 48 km
2011 SANTE FE 6,497 57 km
2011 ESPANOLA FIRE 5,468 99 km
2012 UNNAMED 5,431 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,948 93 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,864 73 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,859 83 km
2010 WILDCAT 4,694 99 km
2019 C236/238/239/305 BOWERS ALEX SPRINGS N 4,561 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,503 94 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,421 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,336 23 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,231 30 km
1996 MAJOR 1 4,067 74 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,012 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
March 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
April 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in

East Williston has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and November the driest (1.8").

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