Williston, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Alachua County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
3,055
Population
447/sq mi density
$59,776
Median Income
$29,060 per capita
$218,900
Home Value
$290,915 Zillow
$961
Median Rent
35.7% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,776 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$218,900 home value, $961/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
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 Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 73 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.3939°N, 82.4423°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Alachua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (OCF) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0382 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.0 / 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)
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 |
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").