Williams, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lake of the Woods County County
1.2
/5.0
F
Poor
219
Population
223/sq mi density
$26,800
Home Value
$211,499 Zillow
38°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Williams has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches. The area receives 45.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 223/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7680°N, 94.9533°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lake of the Woods County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baudette International (BDE) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in |
Williams has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 6°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.4").