average year; normal year; ordinary year
Refers to a typical or usual year, often used in comparisons with the current year (e.g., 例年より寒い).
This winter is warmer than an average year.
As in a normal year, the cherry blossoms bloomed in April.
Used adverbially to mean 'every year' or 'year after year'. Similar to 毎年, but 例年 often implies a pattern or custom.
See also: 毎年
This festival attracts many tourists every year.
This winter is colder than usual.
This month's sales were about the same as an average year.
As every year, the summer festival will be held.