Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Beverly experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°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 44.5 inches. The area receives 15.7 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 712 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average
30°F (-1°C)
July Average
75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days
293 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
712 ft (217 m)
Area
0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density
2,329/sq mi
Coordinates
39.5500°N, 81.6358°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Washington County County
Nearest Airport
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 18 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall15.7"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.33"
Driest Month (Feb)2.44"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
64.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
49.2 / 100
Community Resilience
52.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.5.
Nov 20, 2013
2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio
M3.5
50 km
8 km
May 24, 2017
1 km S of McArthur, Ohio
M3.4
81 km
10 km
Apr 24, 2009
7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio
M3.4
92 km
8 km
Apr 4, 2010
14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia
M3.4
123 km
0 km
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
50 km
2 km
Mar 31, 2013
West Virginia
M3.4
122 km
8 km
Feb 3, 2025
2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
M3.1
107 km
26 km
Aug 31, 2011
3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio
M3.1
15 km
5 km
Apr 22, 2025
3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
M3.1
41 km
5 km
Apr 24, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M3.1
37 km
6 km
Jun 28, 1991
4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia
M3.0
149 km
7 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
36 km
4 km
Apr 25, 2020
2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky
M2.9
146 km
27 km
May 9, 2025
3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.9
36 km
5 km
May 6, 2002
3 km SE of Racine, Ohio
M2.8
70 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2025
0 km NE of Reno, Ohio
M2.8
29 km
10 km
Apr 29, 2025
1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
M2.8
39 km
2 km
Jan 10, 2012
14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia
M2.8
127 km
0 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
36 km
5 km
Jul 30, 2013
12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia
M2.8
101 km
13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
152 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 106 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010
EF3
46 km
9.1 mi
1
Oct 1, 1986
EF3
79 km
1.0 mi
0
May 8, 1969
EF3
91 km
2.0 mi
1
Jun 5, 2024
EF2
76 km
1.3 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
51 km
4.1 mi
0
Jun 8, 2022
EF2
97 km
9.1 mi
0
Jul 29, 2021
EF2
89 km
2.7 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF2
94 km
5.3 mi
0
Apr 20, 2011
EF2
89 km
3.9 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
55 km
3.3 mi
0
Sep 16, 2010
EF2
70 km
7.0 mi
0
Jul 10, 2003
EF2
33 km
2.5 mi
0
May 8, 2002
EF2
98 km
3.0 mi
0
Jun 27, 1998
EF2
35 km
0.3 mi
1
Jan 8, 1998
EF2
41 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 10, 1986
EF2
50 km
5.0 mi
1
Jul 28, 1981
EF2
32 km
6.2 mi
0
Jun 13, 1981
EF2
62 km
2.3 mi
0
Jun 13, 1981
EF2
69 km
2.0 mi
0
Jun 7, 1978
EF2
58 km
0.8 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
45 km
2021
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12
1,037
47 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19
936
48 km
2022
LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24
709
45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
30°F (-1°C)
2.5 in
Coldest
February
32°F (0°C)
2.4 in
Driest
March
42°F (5°C)
3.4 in
April
51°F (11°C)
3.5 in
May
61°F (16°C)
4.0 in
June
69°F (21°C)
3.9 in
July
75°F (24°C)
4.3 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
72°F (22°C)
3.9 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.1 in
October
53°F (12°C)
2.7 in
November
43°F (6°C)
3.2 in
December
34°F (1°C)
3.0 in
Beverly has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").