Erie weather by month
Average highs run from 35°F in January to 81°F in July, and January nights average 21°F. It gets 43 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 104 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 112 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to October.
Best time to visit Erie
For comfortable weather, go in May to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F | 21°F | 3.4 in | 31.8 in | 10 | 0 | 26 | cold |
| February | 37°F | 21°F | 2.5 in | 19.4 in | 8 | 0 | 24 | cold |
| March | 44°F | 28°F | 3.1 in | 14.5 in | 8 | 0 | 22 | cold |
| April | 57°F | 38°F | 3.5 in | 2.6 in | 9 | 0 | 8 | cool |
| May | 68°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| June | 77°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| July | 81°F | 64°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| August | 80°F | 63°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| September | 74°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| October | 62°F | 46°F | 4.4 in | 0.1 in | 10 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| November | 51°F | 37°F | 3.8 in | 9.6 in | 9 | 0 | 9 | cool |
| December | 40°F | 28°F | 4.2 in | 26.3 in | 11 | 0 | 22 | cold |
| Year | 59°F avg | 43°F avg | 43.0 in | 104.3 in | 99 | 5 | 112 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Erie Intl. Airport, PA (USW00014860), 6 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Erie
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 06m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 15m. The earliest sunset comes around December 2 (4:48 pm) and the latest around June 23 (9:00 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 137 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 am | 5:13 pm | 9h 27m |
| February | 7:16 am | 5:52 pm | 10h 36m |
| March | 7:32 am | 7:26 pm | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:39 am | 8:01 pm | 13h 22m |
| May | 5:59 am | 8:34 pm | 14h 35m |
| June | 5:44 am | 8:57 pm | 15h 14m |
| July | 5:58 am | 8:54 pm | 14h 56m |
| August | 6:28 am | 8:20 pm | 13h 52m |
| September | 7:00 am | 7:29 pm | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:33 am | 6:38 pm | 11h 05m |
| November | 7:10 am | 4:58 pm | 9h 48m |
| December | 7:42 am | 4:48 pm | 9h 07m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Erie with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Erie getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Erie.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Erie?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 81°F and an average low of 64°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Erie?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 21°F and highs of 35°F.
What is the rainiest month in Erie?
October gets the most precipitation, 4.4 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.5 inches.
Does it snow in Erie?
Yes. Erie averages 104 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Erie?
For comfortable weather, May to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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