Weather & Climate in Williams, OR

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

Williams experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29 / among the cleanest air in the country. 78% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,632 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,632 ft (497 m)
Area11.3 sq mi (29.3 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates42.2194°N, 123.2922°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyJosephine County County
Nearest AirportRogue Valley International - Medford (MFR)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 6.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.81"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median29.0
RatingGood
Good Days %77.6%
Unhealthy Days8

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.4 / 100
Community Resilience49.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

492 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 21, 1993 27 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M6.0 103 km 9 km
Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.9 105 km 9 km
Feb 13, 2012 26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California M5.6 127 km 27 km
Dec 4, 1993 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.1 106 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1990 27 km ESE of Orick, California M4.9 123 km 35 km
Jan 23, 2024 16 km WSW of Klamath, CA M4.3 110 km 36 km
May 15, 2002 9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 115 km 6 km
Jul 29, 1991 38 km W of Crescent City, California M4.3 123 km 28 km
Sep 21, 1993 25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon M4.3 104 km -2 km
Jan 19, 1994 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 111 km -1 km
Jan 9, 1994 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 113 km 1 km
Jan 20, 2023 16km WSW of Weitchpec, CA M4.3 131 km 25 km
Feb 26, 2009 37 km NW of Selma, Oregon M4.2 61 km 37 km
Dec 31, 1993 14 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 112 km -2 km
Sep 23, 1993 23 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 103 km 6 km
Jul 23, 1997 13 km ENE of Trinity Village, California M4.0 146 km 25 km
Dec 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.0 111 km -2 km
Jan 7, 1994 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.0 113 km 0 km
Sep 30, 1999 46 km WSW of Etna, California M3.9 95 km 38 km
Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.9 105 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

8 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 30, 1992 EF1 91 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 11, 1992 EF1 91 km 0.2 mi 0
Nov 9, 2002 EF0 84 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 20, 1996 EF0 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 20, 1996 EF0 78 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 22, 1983 EF0 84 km 0.1 mi 0
May 13, 1960 EF0 95 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 10, 1958 EF0 91 km 0.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1873 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m - 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 124 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 128 km
Cinnamon Butte Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,956 m (6,417 ft) Unknown 149 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 159 km
Davis Lake Volcanic field 2,163 m (7,096 ft) -2790 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BISCUIT COMPLEX (BISCUIT) (495,308 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 BISCUIT COMPLEX (BISCUIT) 495,308 56 km
2017 CHETCO BAR 194,877 62 km
2018 KLONDIKE 178,311 53 km
2020 SLATER 157,784 38 km
2014 HAPPY CAMP COMPLEX 118,491 58 km
2008 SISKIYOU-BLUE 2 COMPLEX (BLUE 2) 100,823 74 km
1987 SILVER 96,698 57 km
2021 MCCASH 95,762 74 km
2017 OAK 95,692 58 km
2023 KELLY 90,267 58 km
2008 PANTHER 71,448 76 km
1987 KING TITUS 71,390 65 km
2017 ISLAND 62,931 90 km
2022 MCKINNEY 60,592 59 km
2018 TAYLOR CREEK 57,505 40 km
1987 YELLOW 2 53,626 90 km
2018 MILES 40,343 83 km
2008 BEAR WALLOW COMPLEX (UKONOM) 40,029 97 km
2018 NATCHEZ 38,800 43 km
2018 KLAMATHON 38,188 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.8 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 6.8 in Coldest, Wettest

Williams has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 39°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.8") and August the driest (0.2").

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