Lake Erie
Lake Erie is a lake that forms part of the Great Lakes. It is one of the 120 sights of the United States listed on this site and is the 59th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of about 26 °C and 25 °C. June also has warm temperatures, reaching a high of 23 °C. The wettest period occurs between June and November, with monthly rainfall ranging from about 102 mm to 111 mm. In January and February, temperatures are near or below freezing, with highs of 0 °C and lows reaching -6 °C.
To reach the lake, you can fly into Erie International Tom Ridge Field, which is 71 km away, or Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, located 117 km away. The lake is approximately 501 km from Washington, D.C. It is part of the Great Lakes system and sits along the border between the United States and Canada.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -6 | -3 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 83 | 70 | 75 | 91 | 90 | 103 | 108 | 102 | 106 | 104 | 111 | 101 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
