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Beecher Falls, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Essex County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
73 Population 57/sq mi density
$57,639 Median Income $32,537 per capita
$104,200 Home Value $192,138 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
222 Violent Crime/100K 2,619 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,639 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Beecher Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 143.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.0°F
28% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,440 ft (439 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates45.0096°N, 71.4879°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEssex County County
Nearest AirportBerlin Regional (BML)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 143.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.88"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience38.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane 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 No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 87 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 92 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 96 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 126 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 130 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 147 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 111 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 111 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 92 km
Nov 9, 2009 southern Quebec, Canada M2.9 95 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 74 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 137 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km NNE of Turner, Maine M2.8 128 km
Feb 17, 1995 7 km WSW of Greene, Maine M2.7 136 km
Apr 21, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M2.7 93 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km W of Valcourt, Canada M2.7 93 km
Feb 13, 1998 1 km SSE of Tamworth, New Hampshire M2.7 130 km
Mar 21, 2007 3 km NNE of Holderness, New Hampshire M2.6 139 km
Jun 22, 2011 6 km E of Mont-Saint-Grégoire, Canada M2.6 131 km
Jun 18, 2024 3 km SE of Haverhill, New Hampshire M2.6 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

23 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 1, 2011 EF1 93 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 17, 2001 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 18, 2000 EF1 84 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 48 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 73 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 10, 1972 EF1 59 km 0
Jul 13, 1966 EF1 12 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF1 73 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 9, 1956 EF1 12 km 0
Jul 18, 2016 EF0 13 km 0
May 29, 2012 EF0 70 km 0
Jul 26, 2011 EF0 13 km 0
Aug 3, 2010 EF0 95 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF0 71 km 0
Jul 18, 2009 EF0 84 km 0
Jul 2, 1994 EF0 32 km 0
Aug 28, 1988 EF0 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 2.9 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 3.8 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in

Beecher Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 11°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.5").

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