Pittsburgh, PA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Pittsburgh weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pittsburgh.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pittsburgh

What is the weather usually like in Pittsburgh?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°53°70°88°37°22°Jan40°24°Feb49°31°Mar63°42°Apr72°52°May79°60°Jun83°64°Jul81°63°Aug75°56°Sep63°45°Oct51°35°Nov41°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.6"Feb3.2"Mar3.4"Apr4.1"May4.6"Jun3.9"Jul3.8"Aug3.5"Sep3.1"Oct3.0"Nov3.0"Dec

Best time to visit Pittsburgh: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PITTSBURGH ALLEGHENY CO AP, PA US (USW00014762), adjusted for the elevation of Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh weather month by month

January
37° 22°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
40° 24°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
49° 31°F
3.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
63° 42°F
3.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
72° 52°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
79° 60°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
83° 64°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
81° 63°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
75° 56°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 45°F
3.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
November
51° 35°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
41° 28°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Pittsburgh through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:39 AM5:19 PM9 h 40 min
February7:11 AM5:56 PM10 h 44 min
March7:29 AM7:27 PM11 h 58 min
April6:39 AM8:00 PM13 h 20 min
May6:01 AM8:30 PM14 h 29 min
June5:47 AM8:53 PM15 h 6 min
July6:01 AM8:50 PM14 h 49 min
August6:29 AM8:19 PM13 h 49 min
September6:59 AM7:30 PM12 h 30 min
October7:29 AM6:41 PM11 h 11 min
November7:04 AM5:04 PM9 h 59 min
December7:34 AM4:55 PM9 h 21 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).

It gets about 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Pittsburgh is June to September. At 1,224 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Pittsburgh

What is the hottest month in Pittsburgh?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Pittsburgh?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Pittsburgh?

About 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Pittsburgh?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Pittsburgh have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Pittsburgh in November?

Highs average 51°F and lows 35°F, with about 3.0 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Pittsburgh?

Around 7:04 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:04 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Pittsburgh weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Pittsburgh.

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