Erie, PA
Pennsylvania · Records since 1873–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1918
+11° from 80° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1972
-19° from 64° normalAll-Time Records — Erie
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 91°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 2 | 90°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 3 | 90°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 4 | 90°F | August 11, 1874 |
| 5 | 89°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 6 | 89°F | August 11, 1964 |
| 7 | 89°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 8 | 89°F | August 11, 1899 |
| 9 | 88°F | August 11, 1940 |
| 10 | 88°F | August 11, 1900 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 45°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 2 | 51°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 3 | 52°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 4 | 53°F | August 11, 1982 |
| 5 | 53°F | August 11, 1954 |
Heat Wave Summary — Erie
threshold: 86°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date106 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1874–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Erie
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 20, 1959 – Aug 30, 1959 | 11 | 91°F (Aug 20) | 88°F | 70°F |
| 2 | Aug 26, 1953 – Sep 4, 1953 | 10 | 99°F (Sep 3) | 92°F | 68°F |
| 3 | Jun 18, 1923 – Jun 26, 1923 | 9 | 90°F (Jun 21) | 88°F | 71°F |
| 4 | Jul 23, 1941 – Jul 30, 1941 | 8 | 90°F (Jul 27) | 88°F | 73°F |
| 5 | Jul 8, 1936 – Jul 14, 1936 | 7 | 98°F (Jul 9) | 95°F | 78°F |
| 6 | Jul 17, 2011 – Jul 23, 2011 | 7 | 96°F (Jul 21) | 90°F | 73°F |
| 7 | Jun 29, 2018 – Jul 5, 2018 | 7 | 94°F (Jul 1) | 88°F | 73°F |
| 8 | Jul 2, 1921 – Jul 8, 1921 | 7 | 93°F (Jul 6) | 91°F | 73°F |
| 9 | Jun 28, 1949 – Jul 4, 1949 | 7 | 92°F (Jul 3) | 88°F | 72°F |
| 10 | Jul 30, 1955 – Aug 5, 1955 | 7 | 92°F (Aug 5) | 90°F | 70°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
36th-warmest month on record
27th-warmest July of 154 on record
+1.4° vs. 72.3° average (1991–2020)Average July Temperature by Year
1873–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1921 | 77.7°F |
| 2 | 2020 | 76.5°F |
| 3 | 1887 | 75.9°F |
| 4 | 2011 | 75.8°F |
| 5 | 1999 | 75.7°F |
| 6 | 1916 | 75.7°F |
| 7 | 1935 | 75.6°F |
| 8 | 1952 | 75.5°F |
| 9 | 2019 | 75.4°F |
| 10 | 1901 | 75.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1921 | 77.7°F |
| 2 | July 2020 | 76.5°F |
| 3 | August 1947 | 76.3°F |
| 4 | July 1887 | 75.9°F |
| 5 | July 2011 | 75.8°F |
| 6 | July 1999 | 75.7°F |
| 7 | July 1916 | 75.7°F |
| 8 | August 2016 | 75.6°F |
| 9 | July 1935 | 75.6°F |
| 10 | July 1952 | 75.5°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA | 73.8°F | 27th of 154 |
| Jamestown, NY | 70.1°F | 39th of 94 |
| Fredonia, NY | 73.4°F | 23rd of 110 |
| Youngstown, OH | 72.4°F | 37th of 98 |
| Buffalo, NY | 72.8°F | 31st of 153 |