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Penn State Erie (Behrend), PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Chautauqua County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,561
Population
2,001/sq mi density
51°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
154
Violent Crime/100K
2,643 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Penn State Erie (Behrend) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,049 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,001/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1178°N, 79.9858°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chautauqua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 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 | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in |
Penn State Erie (Behrend) has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.5").