United StatesThe climate of Pittsburgh
The current climate in Pittsburgh features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Pittsburgh in recent years was 35°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -17°C in January 2014.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Pittsburgh gets 1323 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 35 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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The best time to visit Pittsburgh for mild to warm weather is April up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Pittsburgh.
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Climate Table of Pittsburgh
The climate table of Pittsburgh shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -4 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 66 | 103 | 130 | 117 | 102 | 191 | 108 | 136 | 109 | 122 | 60 | 79 |
| Snow (cm) | 12 | 12 | 4,4 | 0,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,9 | 4,7 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Pittsburgh
Yearly Temperature in Pittsburgh
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Pittsburgh
Total Yearly Precipitation in Pittsburgh
Average Snowfall per Month in Pittsburgh
Total Yearly Snowfall in Pittsburgh
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Pittsburgh
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Average weather in Pittsburgh by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Pittsburgh. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.