Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Beverly Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 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 52.4 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 95 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
69.8°F
29% above US avg
January Average
56°F (13°C)
July Average
81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
95 ft (29 m)
Area
3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density
3,271/sq mi
Coordinates
28.9176°N, 82.4541°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Citrus County County
Nearest Airport
Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (OCF) 22 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall52.4"
38% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug)7.87"
Driest Month (Nov)2.32"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
94.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
82.3 / 100
Community Resilience
6.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively High
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 5.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Milton
Category 4
132 mph
129 km
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
163 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
132 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
156 km
2022
Ian
Category 5
155 mph
189 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
257 km
2021
Elsa
Category 1
75 mph
268 km
2019
Dorian
Category 3
115 mph
284 km
2017
Irma
Category 1
92 mph
84 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
127 mph
185 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
206 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
123 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
111 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
191 km
2000
Gordon
Category 1
75 mph
167 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
252 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
86 mph
219 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
132 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
98 mph
281 km
1985
Bob
Category 1
75 mph
258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
460 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 34 fatalities, 452 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
84 km
26.0 mi
13
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
40 km
16.2 mi
8
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
87 km
18.0 mi
3
Apr 9, 1983
EF3
22 km
10.0 mi
3
Dec 31, 1975
EF3
33 km
2.0 mi
1
Oct 12, 2023
EF2
17 km
5.6 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
69 km
0.8 mi
0
Mar 29, 2001
EF2
11 km
22.0 mi
0
Sep 3, 1998
EF2
7 km
4.5 mi
0
Jan 7, 1995
EF2
34 km
12.0 mi
1
Mar 12, 1993
EF2
77 km
1.0 mi
3
Mar 12, 1993
EF2
28 km
15.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 1993
EF2
72 km
30.0 mi
1
Jun 25, 1988
EF2
16 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 15, 1987
EF2
49 km
12.0 mi
0
Apr 15, 1987
EF2
81 km
3.0 mi
1
Mar 14, 1986
EF2
83 km
2.0 mi
0
Aug 31, 1985
EF2
58 km
5.0 mi
0
Apr 23, 1983
EF2
99 km
15.0 mi
0
Apr 9, 1983
EF2
36 km
10.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: JUNIPER (11,998 acres, 2006).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2006
JUNIPER
11,998
82 km
2009
JUNIPER SPRINGS
8,363
81 km
1998
UNNAMED
7,078
99 km
1995
UNNAMED
5,474
73 km
2012
UNNAMED
5,431
86 km
2019
C236/238/239/305 BOWERS ALEX SPRINGS N
4,561
93 km
2006
UNNAMED
4,336
48 km
2006
UNNAMED
4,231
32 km
1996
MAJOR 1
4,067
85 km
2000
UNNAMED
3,972
92 km
2003
UNNAMED
3,890
86 km
1995
UNNAMED
3,726
78 km
2019
CPT 243 FARLES
3,613
80 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,337
42 km
2018
UNNAMED
3,254
91 km
2011
BAD LAND
3,086
38 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,048
67 km
1985
RANGE
2,971
89 km
2010
BOMBING RANGE NINE 21
2,911
76 km
2010
UNNAMED
2,867
87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
56°F (13°C)
3.5 in
Coldest
February
59°F (15°C)
3.4 in
March
64°F (18°C)
4.2 in
April
69°F (21°C)
2.6 in
May
75°F (24°C)
3.5 in
June
80°F (27°C)
7.1 in
July
81°F (27°C)
7.3 in
August
81°F (27°C)
7.9 in
Warmest, Wettest
September
79°F (26°C)
6.0 in
October
73°F (23°C)
2.6 in
November
65°F (19°C)
2.3 in
Driest
December
59°F (15°C)
2.6 in
Beverly Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.9") and November the driest (2.3").