Williams, California
Williams is a city of 5,585 people in Colusa County, California, founded in 1920.
Why visit Williams
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails, 19 places to eat and 6 places to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Williams
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Williams
Williams (formerly Central) is a city in Colusa County, California, United States. The population was 5,538 at the 2020 census, up from 5,123 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Williams, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes19
7 more on the map.
Where to stay6
History
The postal service established a post office at Central in 1874. The town and post office were renamed in 1876, in honor of W. H. Williams, who platted the townsite. The city of Williams was incorporated in 1920.
From the History section of Williams, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Map of Williams
60 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 41°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 46°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 53°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 59°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 60°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 58°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 48°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 42°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 38°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Colusa 2 Ssw (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Colusa County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-05-17: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2019-05-01: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Willows-Glenn County Airport (WLW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Colusa 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Arbuckle 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Sutter 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Willows 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Yuba City 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Live Oak 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Gridley 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Clearlake 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Marysville 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Linda 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Entrance arch to Williams, California, Dcoetzee, Public domain
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