Erie, IL is typically characterized by hot and humid summers. Temperatures often reach the upper 80s and lower 90s in July and August, accompanied by high levels of humidity. Winters can be harsh with cold temperatures dipping into the single digits at times, although January and February tend to be the coldest months of the year. Snowfall varies but averages around 23 inches annually. Spring brings moderate temperatures with occasional thunderstorms in April and May, while autumn is usually sunny with mild temperatures through October.
Erie, Illinois gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Erie averages 31 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in Erie. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Erie gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 31 inches of snow a year