Williamstown, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
14 Population 52/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Williamstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates40.2409°N, 91.7971°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportQuincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 17.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 8, 2004.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

371 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 207 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 94 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 68 km 1
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 65 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 50 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 55 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 74 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 21 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 57 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 74 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 63 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Williamstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.3").

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