Pittsburgh weather by month
Average highs run from 36°F in January to 83°F in July, and January nights average 21°F. It gets 40 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 44 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 114 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to October.
Best time to visit Pittsburgh
For comfortable weather, go in May to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F | 21°F | 3.0 in | 13.3 in | 7 | 0 | 25 | cold |
| February | 40°F | 23°F | 2.6 in | 11.7 in | 7 | 0 | 23 | cold |
| March | 49°F | 30°F | 3.2 in | 7.6 in | 8 | 0 | 19 | cool |
| April | 62°F | 41°F | 3.3 in | 1.0 in | 9 | 0 | 6 | mild days, chilly nights |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| June | 79°F | 59°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| July | 83°F | 63°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| August | 82°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| September | 75°F | 55°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| October | 63°F | 44°F | 2.8 in | 0.4 in | 7 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| November | 51°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 2.4 in | 7 | 0 | 14 | cool |
| December | 41°F | 27°F | 2.8 in | 7.7 in | 7 | 0 | 23 | cold |
| Year | 61°F avg | 43°F avg | 39.6 in | 44.1 in | 86 | 10 | 114 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Pittsburgh Intl. Airport, PA (USW00094823), 10.6 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Pittsburgh
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 16m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 03m. The earliest sunset comes around December 1 (4:53 pm) and the latest around June 24 (8:54 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 133 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 am | 5:18 pm | 9h 37m |
| February | 7:13 am | 5:55 pm | 10h 42m |
| March | 7:31 am | 7:26 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:41 am | 7:59 pm | 13h 17m |
| May | 6:03 am | 8:29 pm | 14h 26m |
| June | 5:49 am | 8:51 pm | 15h 02m |
| July | 6:02 am | 8:48 pm | 14h 46m |
| August | 6:31 am | 8:17 pm | 13h 46m |
| September | 7:01 am | 7:28 pm | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:31 am | 6:39 pm | 11h 08m |
| November | 7:06 am | 5:02 pm | 9h 56m |
| December | 7:36 am | 4:54 pm | 9h 18m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Pittsburgh with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Pittsburgh getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.4°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Pittsburgh.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pittsburgh?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 83°F and an average low of 63°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Pittsburgh?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 21°F and highs of 36°F.
What is the rainiest month in Pittsburgh?
July gets the most precipitation, 4.3 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.6 inches.
Does it snow in Pittsburgh?
Yes. Pittsburgh averages 44 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?
For comfortable weather, May to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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