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Weather & Climate in Williams, MN

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Williams has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.4°F
29% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density223/sq mi
Coordinates48.7680°N, 94.9533°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLake of the Woods County County
Nearest AirportBaudette International (BDE)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience98.9 / 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)

Tornado History

84 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 5, 2006 EF3 31 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 1997 EF2 79 km 11.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 1983 EF2 25 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 25, 1963 EF2 25 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 26, 2021 EF1 99 km 0.8 mi 0
Jul 26, 2021 EF1 98 km 4.1 mi 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 55 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 17, 2020 EF1 97 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2020 EF1 79 km 1.1 mi 0
Jun 8, 2020 EF1 99 km 9.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 2020 EF1 31 km 1.2 mi 0
Jul 17, 2019 EF1 24 km 15.0 mi 0
Aug 26, 2018 EF1 79 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 11, 2018 EF1 88 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 11, 2018 EF1 80 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 2017 EF1 95 km 2.8 mi 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF1 18 km 3.0 mi 0
Jul 24, 2011 EF1 84 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF1 96 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF1 60 km 4.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (131,401 acres, 1987).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1987 UNNAMED 131,401 83 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 89 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 87 km
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 76 km
1990 UNNAMED 32,693 97 km
1987 SANDY LAKE 26,617 100 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,647 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 22,262 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 21,954 95 km
1998 RL3 14,882 81 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,432 91 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,819 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,281 62 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,690 98 km
1990 UNNAMED 8,025 78 km
2016 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 7,744 79 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,578 45 km
2003 CANADA 7,065 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
December 8°F (-13°C) 0.6 in

Williams has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 6°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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