Erie is located in northwestern Pennsylvania and has a humid continental climate with moderate temperatures year-round. During the summer months, the temperature reaches an average high of 79°F while in winter it can drop to an average low of 17°F. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, averaging around 32 inches annually. There are four distinct seasons in Erie, with temperatures being especially mild during spring and autumn.
Erie, Pennsylvania gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Erie averages 101 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 157 sunny days per year in Erie. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Erie gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 171 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 101 inches of snow a year