Pittsburgh, PA Weather

Pennsylvania, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 13:00
80°
Smoky haze Feels like 80° · High 94° / Low 64°
Wind
3 mph
Humidity
72%
1 Low
Updated 12 min ago

Pittsburgh hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 94°F (34°C) is about 10°F (6°C) above the typical July high of 84°F (29°C).

Now
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8 PM
8:48 PM
Sunset
9 PM
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1 AM
2 AM
36%
3 AM
53%
4 AM
38%
5 AM
55%
6 AM
72%
6:05 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
64%
8 AM
75%
9 AM
71%
10 AM
76%
11 AM
87%
12 PM
80%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
80°
Wind
3 mph
NW · gusts 3 mph
Humidity
72%
Pressure
30.09 in
Visibility
5 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
3% chance today

Pittsburgh weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)

Tomorrow in Pittsburgh looks light rain shower, with a high of 77° and an overnight low of 64°. There is a 88% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).

High / Low
77° / 64°
Precipitation
88%
Sunrise / sunset
06:05 AM / 08:47 PM

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Pittsburgh 14-day forecast

Today
Smoky haze
High 94° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Sat, Jul 18 Saturday
Light rain shower
High 77° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 88%
Sun, Jul 19 Sunday
Sunny
High 82° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Mon, Jul 20 Monday
Sunny
High 84° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Tue, Jul 21 Tuesday
Sunny
High 88° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 78%
Wed, Jul 22 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 69° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 22%
Thu, Jul 23 Thursday
Sunny
High 78° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Fri, Jul 24 Friday
Sunny
High 81° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Sat, Jul 25 Saturday
Sunny
High 82° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 38%
Sun, Jul 26 Sunday
Sunny
High 81° Low 63°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Mon, Jul 27 Monday
Sunny
High 79° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Tue, Jul 28 Tuesday
Sunny
High 81° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Wed, Jul 29 Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
High 85° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Thu, Jul 30 Thursday
Sunny
High 92° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 65%

About the weather in Pittsburgh

Located in Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 84°F (29°C) in July and dip to about 38°F (3°C) in January, with around 52.4 inches (1330 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.

Pittsburgh weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: July - highs near 84°F (29°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 38°F (3°C)
  • Record high: 96°F (36°C) · Record low: -21°F (-29°C) (2015–2024)
  • Wettest month: June (16 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.4 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
  • Snow: about 15 days a year

Temperatures through the year

The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 84°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 66°F (19°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 38°F (3°C) and lows around 23°F (-5°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 96°F (36°C) and dropped as low as -21°F (-29°C).

Rain, sun and snow

June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.0 inches (153 mm) of rain over 16 days, while November is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.4 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 15 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Spring in Pittsburgh is mild, with daytime highs averaging 61°F (16°C) and nights around 42°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 44 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.

Summer (June through August)

Summer in Pittsburgh runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 44 days across the season.

Fall (September through November)

Fall in Pittsburgh is mild, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season.

Winter (December through February)

Winter in Pittsburgh runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 42°F (5°C) and nights around 26°F (-3°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season, plus around 11 snowy days.

Average temperatures in Pittsburgh by month

Monthly averages for Pittsburgh based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 38° 23° 13 3.8 in 4.5 h/day 72%
February 43° 25° 12 4.1 in 6.1 h/day 69%
March 51° 32° 14 4.4 in 7.2 h/day 67%
April 62° 41° 15 5.0 in 8.6 h/day 68%
May 71° 53° 15 5.1 in 10.0 h/day 73%
June 79° 61° 16 6.0 in 11.3 h/day 73%
July 84° 66° 15 4.6 in 11.4 h/day 75%
August 82° 65° 14 4.4 in 10.8 h/day 75%
September 77° 59° 11 4.2 in 9.5 h/day 75%
October 65° 48° 11 4.1 in 7.4 h/day 74%
November 52° 36° 10 2.9 in 6.2 h/day 71%
December 44° 30° 12 3.7 in 4.4 h/day 74%

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Common questions

What is the hottest month in Pittsburgh?
July is the hottest month in Pittsburgh, with average highs of 84°F (29°C) and overnight lows near 66°F (19°C). In the past decade the temperature has peaked at 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Pittsburgh?
January is the coldest month, with highs averaging 38°F (3°C) and lows around 23°F (-5°C). The lowest reading in recent years was -21°F (-29°C).
What is the rainiest month in Pittsburgh?
June is typically the wettest month, averaging 6.0 inches (153 mm) of precipitation across about 16 days. November is usually the driest.
Does it snow in Pittsburgh?
Yes. Pittsburgh averages about 15 days of snowfall a year, concentrated November through April.
What is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?
The best time to visit Pittsburgh is generally April to September, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 76°F (24°C).
How sunny is Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh averages 8.1 hours of sunshine per day across the year. July is the sunniest month at about 11.4 hours of sun a day.
Is Pittsburgh humid?
Relative humidity in Pittsburgh averages about 72% over the year, which feels fairly humid. Combined with July heat, muggy conditions are common in summer - the dew point is the number to watch.