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Weather & Climate in Williston, TN

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

Williston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 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 54.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 481 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation481 ft (147 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density297/sq mi
Coordinates35.1585°N, 89.3754°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.9"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.59"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.7 / 100
Community Resilience50.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

240 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 103 km 10 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 104 km 15 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 111 km 15 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 100 km 24 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 114 km 21 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 116 km 8 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 100 km 19 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 115 km 0 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 119 km 14 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 109 km 14 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 101 km 17 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 115 km 9 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 107 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 63 km 13 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 105 km 22 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 145 km 10 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 103 km 9 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 116 km 7 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 74 km 15 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 140 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

474 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 174 fatalities, 1,599 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 70 km 75.1 mi 9
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 99 km 16.2 mi 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 75 km 7.6 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 51 km 39.0 mi 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 65 km 16.0 mi 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 92 km 15.0 mi 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 100 km 20.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 60 km 47.6 mi 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 95 km 11.6 mi 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 38 km 46.8 mi 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 97 km 4.7 mi 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 42 km 29.6 mi 16
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 54 km 39.2 mi 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 51 km 86.0 mi 9
May 2, 2010 EF3 43 km 29.6 mi 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 24 km 31.1 mi 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 84 km 7.2 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 54 km 21.0 mi 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 34 km 22.0 mi 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 72 km 10.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake — — 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 acres, 2010).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2010 COMP 109 3,663 88 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 58 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 47 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 47 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 58 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 75 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 51 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 89 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 74 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 81 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 63 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 58 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 51 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 75 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 46 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 65 km
2014 C-109 1,863 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,841 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.6 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 51°F (10°C) 5.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.5 in

Williston has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.2").

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