Weather & Climate in Beechwood Village, KY

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

Beechwood Village enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 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 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 534 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	57.8°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	534 ft (163 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	4,661/sq mi
Coordinates	38.2567°N, 85.6296°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Jefferson County County
Nearest Airport	Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"

27% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	54.9 / 100
Community Resilience	76.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Jan 24, 1990	6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana	M3.9	76 km	10 km
Jan 27, 1990	6 km N of Alton, Indiana	M3.8	70 km	5 km
Sep 12, 2004	4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana	M3.8	150 km	2 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	75 km	34 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	105 km	30 km
Mar 9, 1990	8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana	M2.7	51 km	5 km
Mar 21, 1990	1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky	M2.7	13 km	4 km
Jan 12, 2023	4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky	M2.6	98 km	35 km
Aug 4, 2023	11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky	M2.6	121 km	17 km
Aug 26, 2000	6 km N of Boonville, Indiana	M2.6	145 km	5 km
Jan 29, 1990	11 km S of Paoli, Indiana	M2.6	76 km	0 km
Jan 21, 2018	8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.6	101 km	11 km
Mar 8, 1990	4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky	M2.5	146 km	5 km
Jan 4, 1999	9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky	M2.5	140 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

485 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,581 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	98 km	32.0 mi	31
Mar 2, 2012	EF4	53 km	45.1 mi	11
May 28, 1996	EF4	16 km	30.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	62 km	26.7 mi	1
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	98 km	11.0 mi	1
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	87 km	18.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	97 km	35.6 mi	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	54 km	79.4 mi	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	64 km	37.9 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	34 km	35.6 mi	11
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	65 km	27.1 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	12 km	18.5 mi	3
Dec 11, 2021	EF3	96 km	14.5 mi	1
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	92 km	8.7 mi	3
May 25, 2011	EF3	93 km	6.8 mi	0
Feb 28, 2011	EF3	42 km	2.3 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	25 km	4.8 mi	0
May 30, 2004	EF3	83 km	15.0 mi	1
May 27, 2004	EF3	98 km	3.0 mi	0
May 23, 2000	EF3	100 km	6.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 acres, 1998).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1998	JPG 09 1	6,113	72 km
2005	RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06	5,054	71 km
2007	UNITS 8-9 2008	4,316	70 km
2006	UNIT 19 06 WUI	3,412	69 km
2003	WUI 3 03	3,372	81 km
2010	WUI UNIT 28K	3,230	84 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,122	81 km
2002	UNIT 8	2,753	69 km
2005	UNIT 3 05	2,511	81 km
2001	01 UNIT 16	2,361	71 km
2011	WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011	2,215	69 km
2004	UNIT 19	2,004	68 km
2003	UNIT 8 03	1,971	72 km
2008	FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008	1,942	75 km
2000	JPG 14	1,908	70 km
2003	UNIT 16 03	1,809	71 km
2002	UNIT 9	1,485	70 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,462	75 km
2010	TRACER	1,408	84 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,336	85 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	3.3 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.4 in
April	56°F (13°C)	4.3 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.8 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	47°F (8°C)	3.9 in
December	37°F (3°C)	4.0 in

Beechwood Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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