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Weather & Climate in Beech Mountain Lakes, PA

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

Beech Mountain Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 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 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,099 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,099 ft (335 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density1,239/sq mi
Coordinates41.0438°N, 75.9318°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLuzerne County County
Nearest AirportHazleton Regional (HZL)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
29% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.8 / 100
Community Resilience78.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 106 km 3 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 80 km 5 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 80 km 5 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 107 km 4 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 150 km 27 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 85 km 3 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 138 km 2 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 103 km 5 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 120 km 0 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 143 km 1 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 107 km 5 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 81 km 5 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 105 km 7 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 150 km 5 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 78 km 5 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 85 km 8 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 137 km 1 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 112 km 5 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 119 km 2 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 98 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
1985 Gloria Category 2 98 mph 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

272 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 112 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 65 km 26.0 mi 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 75 km 20.0 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 63 km 8.3 mi 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 97 km 2.0 mi 3
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 42 km 3.3 mi 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 64 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 78 km 1.9 mi 1
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 95 km 15.9 mi 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 98 km 3.1 mi 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 43 km 3.7 mi 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 98 km 5.2 mi 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 23 km 2.9 mi 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 27 km 12.5 mi 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 73 km 6.7 mi 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 89 km 1.1 mi 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 84 km 25.7 mi 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 59 km 4.6 mi 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 13 km 20.0 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 69 km 2.0 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 73 km 3.0 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
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake — — 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 68 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 18 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 15 km
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 94 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 52 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 36 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 23 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 61 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.3 in

Beech Mountain Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.8").

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