Erie, Pennsylvania Weather
Erie, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Erie, Erie County.
Full aviation weather for Erie is published on the Erie International Tom Ridge Field (KERI) page, 9 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Erie have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Erie: Thermal G. Ranch Gliderport (K03G) 12 km · Erie County Airport (K3G1) 21 km · Pratt's Eastern Divide Airport (KD88) 33 km · Corry Lawrence Airport (K8G2) 44 km · Port Meadville Airport (KGKJ) 57 km
Conditions reported at KERI describe the airfield itself. Weather 9 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Erie specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie rests on the southern shore of its namesake lake, a vast expanse of water that shapes its climate and spirit. It lies 5.8 miles north-east of Millcreek, PA (from Millcreek, PA: bearing 45°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west-south-west of Harborcreek. The terrain here is a gentle transition from the lake’s edge, marked by fertile plains that have long sustained agriculture and a history intertwined with maritime trade and industrial endeavors. Early settlers were drawn by the strategic harbor, and the city grew as a hub for manufacturing, particularly in the days of iron and steel, leaving a legacy of sturdy brick buildings and the echo of industry in its very bones. The economy, once dominated by these heavy industries, has since diversified, finding new life in sectors that draw upon its lakeside setting and a resilient spirit. The cultural character of Erie is one of quiet resilience, a blend of hardworking pragmatism and a deep appreciation for the natural beauty surrounding it. Presque Isle State Park, a sandy peninsula curving into the lake, offers miles of beaches and trails, a place where the light often softens to a hazy gold as evening descends. Notable landmarks include the historic Warner Theatre, a beacon of its artistic past, and a collection of maritime museums that speak to its seafaring heritage. While Erie boasts institutions of higher learning, it is perhaps most celebrated for its connection to the Great Lakes and the enduring legacy of figures like Theodore Roosevelt, who found solace and inspiration in its environs. The city’s major events often celebrate its aquatic connection, fostering a palpable sense of community tied to the rhythms of the lake.
Live animated radar for Erie and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 42.129224°N, 80.085059°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 16501, 16546, 16502, 16503, 16504 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Erie, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Erie, Pennsylvania, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Erie includes coordinates 42.129224°N, 80.085059°W, situated in Erie County. ZIP code 16501, 16546, 16502, 16503, 16504. Telephone area code: 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
