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Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania
Beech Mountain Lakes is a community of 2,111 people in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Beech Mountain Lakes
Townapedia lists 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Angela Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Beech Mountain Lakes
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Beech Mountain Lakes
Beech Mountain Lakes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Butler Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Beech Mountain Lakes had a population of 2,157.
From the Wikipedia article Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Angela Park
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
Amusement park located along PA Route 309 in Butler Township
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Hazle Township Early Learning Center
School · 5.8 mi
1400 W 23Rd Street, Hazle Township
Map of Beech Mountain Lakes
15 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 17°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 67°F | 45°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 54°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 58°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 56°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 49°F | 5.2 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 38°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Francis E Walter Dam (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Luzerne County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hazleton Regional Airport (HZL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Harleigh 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Mountain Top 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Hazleton 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Conyngham 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- White Haven 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Nanticoke 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Ashley 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Wilkes-Barre 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Kingston 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Nescopeck 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Walled (8418261483), Nicholas A. Tonelli from Northeast Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0
- PA 309 nb in Edgewood, Luzerne County, Feb. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flickr - Nicholas T - Weathered, Nicholas A. Tonelli from Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0
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