Erie, IN
Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana
Erie is a small unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana. It is 3.3 miles N of Heltonville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47421.
Erie at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Lawrence County
- ZIP code
- 47421
- Nearest town
- Heltonville (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Coordinates
- 38.8825, -86.3814
Weather in Erie now
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Erie weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Erie.
This week in Erie
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Erie
What is the weather usually like in Erie?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 48.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,220 mm
- 16.4 insnowfall per year · 42 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Erie: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OOLITIC PURDUE EX FM, IN US (USC00126580), adjusted for the elevation of Erie.
Erie weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Erie through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:00 AM | 5:49 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:34 AM | 6:24 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:54 AM | 7:53 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:07 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:31 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 6:18 AM | 9:14 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 6:31 AM | 9:11 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:58 AM | 8:41 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 7:25 AM | 7:55 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:53 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:27 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:55 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
What is the weather like in Erie?
Erie has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-6°C).
It gets about 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Erie is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Erie
The closest live webcam is Bedford: US 50: 01-047-003-_-_-cam-1 15th St & L St, 5.9 miles W of Erie.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Erie.
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Questions about Erie
Where is Erie, IN?
Erie is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana, 3.3 miles N of Heltonville.
What county is Erie in?
Erie is in Lawrence County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Erie, IN?
The ZIP code for Erie is 47421.
What is the nearest town to Erie?
Heltonville, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Erie?
Yes. The closest is Bedford: US 50: 01-047-003-_-_-cam-1 15th St & L St, 5.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Erie?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Erie?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Erie?
About 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Erie?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Erie?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Erie have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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