Erie, CO has an overall mild climate that is typical of the Colorado Front Range. Its summers are hot and dry with temperatures averaging in the high 80s and humidity levels that stay relatively low due to its elevation. Winters are usually cold and snowy, with average temperatures in the 30s and up to 20 inches of snowfall each year. Spring and fall tend to be mild, with temperatures ranging from the 40s to 60s during these seasons. Erie experiences about 300 days of sunshine a year, making it a great place for outdoor activities all year round.
Erie, Colorado gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Erie averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 246 sunny days per year in Erie. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Erie gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 70 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year