Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 43.0"
- Annual precip
- 192d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Erie
Erie, Pennsylvania averages 51°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 43.0"
- annual precipitation · 104" snow
- 192 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (10°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
43.0"
Annual Snow
104.3"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
43.0"
Plus 104.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Erie) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Erie area.
How Erie compares to every U.S. city
Erie's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Erie
MethodologyZooming out from Erie's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4" | 31.8" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5" | 19.4" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1" | 14.5" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5" | 2.6" | 8.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4" | 0.1" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 3.8" | 9.6" | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2" | 26.3" | 21.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.4"
Snow: 31.8"
19.7 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
Snow: 19.4"
15.4 days with precipitation
March 3.1"
Snow: 14.5"
14.3 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
Snow: 2.6"
14.0 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
13.5 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
11.5 days with precipitation
July 3.3"
10.5 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
10.2 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
10.1 days with precipitation
October 4.4"
Snow: 0.1"
14.3 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
Snow: 9.6"
14.9 days with precipitation
December 4.2"
Snow: 26.3"
18.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
192 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,905
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
752
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72% | 10.9 | 23% | 62% |
| February | 72% | 10.3 | 30% | 55% |
| March | 66% | 10.1 | 41% | 43% |
| April | 63% | 9.3 | 50% | 31% |
| May | 68% | 8.5 | 51% | 25% |
| June | 68% | 8.0 | 57% | 15% |
| July | 69% | 7.7 | 54% | 15% |
| August | 71% | 8.0 | 56% | 16% |
| September | 71% | 9.4 | 45% | 30% |
| October | 67% | 10.6 | 34% | 47% |
| November | 70% | 11.7 | 21% | 64% |
| December | 73% | 11.7 | 15% | 74% |
What Erie's climate means for you
Erie runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 192 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,905 heating and 752 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Erie, PA
Erie, Pennsylvania runs an annual average of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 43°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00014860, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Erie should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 43.0 inches, with 104.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 192 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near November 4. And on the energy front, 5,905 heating degree days and 752 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Erie scores 58/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Erie, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Erie, Pennsylvania is 51°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Erie get? ▼
Erie receives 43.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 104.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Erie? ▼
Erie has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Erie? ▼
Erie has approximately 192 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around November 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Erie? ▼
Erie has 5,905 heating degree days and 752 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Erie climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014860 near Erie.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014860. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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