What’s the climate like in Pittsburgh?
The current climate of Pittsburgh features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 3°C. 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.
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.
On average, Pittsburgh gets 1323 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 35 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Pittsburgh?
The best time to visit Pittsburgh for pleasant to warm weather is April through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Pittsburgh.
Climate Table of Pittsburgh
The climate table of Pittsburgh shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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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.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1323 mm per year, averaging 110 mm per month
- Snowfall: 35 cm per year
- Driest months: 60 mm in November, 66 mm in January and 79 mm in December
- Wettest months: 191 mm in June, 136 mm in August and 130 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Pittsburgh
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Pittsburgh
This graph shows how much precipitation Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Pittsburgh
This graph shows how much snow Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Pittsburgh
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Pittsburgh
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Pittsburgh
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Pittsburgh
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
