Days with Minimum Temperature > 80°F

 The total number of days per year when the lowest temperature doesn’t drop below a given threshold is an indicator of how often very warm nights occur.  

When the lowest temperature of a 24-hour period doesn’t dip below 80°F, plants, animals, and people don’t have a chance to cool down. They can become stressed and susceptible to other negative health impacts. As the number of very warm nights increases, sensitive plants may not produce flowers or viable seeds.  

The information found on this page was taken from the Climate Explorer tool, which includes interactive maps and models that have capabilities beyond what is shown on this site.  To view these interactive maps and graphs specifically for Erie County, click here.


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  • This chart offers observed annual averages from 1950-2013 in Erie County; climate model simulations (hindcasts) from 1950-2005; and climate model projections for two possible futures out to 2100.
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  • Annual Days w/ Min Temp > 80°F Map
  • Click the link above to access an interactive map of Erie County’s annual days with minimum temperatures greater than 80°F for each of the four seasons under historical and projected scenarios. Colors on the map show projected average values for the selected variable for the season shown in the upper right during the decade indicated by the time slider.
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