Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Beechwood Trails experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°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 42.2 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,222 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average
30°F (-1°C)
July Average
75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,222 ft (372 m)
Area
3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density
777/sq mi
Coordinates
40.0296°N, 82.6566°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Licking County County
Nearest Airport
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 13 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall19.0"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.45"
Driest Month (Feb)2.28"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
78.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
19.2 / 100
Community Resilience
83.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.6.
Feb 19, 1995
8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio
M3.6
123 km
10 km
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
76 km
8 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
117 km
2 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
90 km
10 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
129 km
8 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
117 km
5 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
101 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
96 km
6 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
124 km
26 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
127 km
4 km
Jun 5, 2011
5 km W of Lodi, Ohio
M3.0
121 km
5 km
Apr 25, 2020
2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky
M2.9
149 km
27 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
97 km
5 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
137 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
130 km
10 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
97 km
2 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
138 km
5 km
May 12, 2006
2 km E of Lima, Ohio
M2.8
144 km
5 km
Nov 25, 1998
1 km SSW of New London, Ohio
M2.7
118 km
5 km
Sep 4, 2011
3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia
M2.6
141 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
359 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 361 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002
EF3
84 km
9.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1999
EF3
55 km
3.6 mi
0
May 31, 1985
EF3
17 km
29.0 mi
1
Jun 13, 1981
EF3
56 km
3.8 mi
4
Feb 22, 1971
EF3
24 km
6.8 mi
0
Sep 3, 1970
EF3
50 km
2.3 mi
0
Nov 16, 1965
EF3
92 km
3.8 mi
0
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
45 km
1.3 mi
0
Mar 14, 2024
EF2
83 km
19.5 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
99 km
21.1 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
14 km
14.0 mi
0
Jun 8, 2022
EF2
73 km
9.1 mi
0
Oct 15, 2021
EF2
95 km
0.9 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF2
58 km
5.3 mi
0
Apr 14, 2019
EF2
90 km
17.0 mi
0
Nov 5, 2017
EF2
79 km
1.1 mi
0
Sep 4, 2017
EF2
87 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 20, 2011
EF2
16 km
3.9 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
37 km
7.0 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
78 km
3.3 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 (1,050 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38
1,050
76 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
73 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
73 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
30°F (-1°C)
2.4 in
February
29°F (-2°C)
2.3 in
Coldest, Driest
March
39°F (4°C)
3.3 in
April
49°F (9°C)
3.6 in
May
59°F (15°C)
4.3 in
June
68°F (20°C)
4.1 in
July
75°F (24°C)
4.5 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
70°F (21°C)
3.8 in
September
64°F (18°C)
3.2 in
October
53°F (11°C)
2.6 in
November
42°F (6°C)
3.4 in
December
32°F (-0°C)
3.0 in
Beechwood Trails has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.3").