Erie, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 35 °F (low) to 65.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 15.2 Inches. Erie is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6 °F | 44.6 °F | 0.5 in. |
| February | 17.9 °F | 46.1 °F | 0.57 in. |
| March | 26.0 °F | 56.3 °F | 1.45 in. |
| April | 32.9 °F | 62.4 °F | 2.04 in. |
| May | 42.5 °F | 71.1 °F | 2.4 in. |
| June | 51.4 °F | 83.5 °F | 1.28 in. |
| July | 57.5 °F | 89.7 °F | 1.64 in. |
| August | 55.1 °F | 87.5 °F | 1.65 in. |
| September | 46.5 °F | 79.6 °F | 1.22 in. |
| October | 34.4 °F | 66.2 °F | 1.1 in. |
| November | 24.0 °F | 53.5 °F | 0.8 in. |
| December | 15.6 °F | 43.9 °F | 0.54 in. |
| Annual | 35 °F | 65.4 °F | 15.19 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |