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Erie, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Erie County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
94,156
Population
4,922/sq mi density
$43,397
Median Income
$26,034 per capita
$108,200
Home Value
$194,885 Zillow
$836
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
248 sunny days/yr
497
Violent Crime/100K
1,896 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,397 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,200 home value, $836/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
497 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Erie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 46.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,922/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1166°N, 80.0735°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Erie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0433 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.5 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.11 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | — | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in |
Erie has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").