City in Pennsylvania

Things to Do in Pittsburgh

Top things to do in Pittsburgh: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

☁️ 66°F now🕔 1:17 AM local📅 Best: July, August and September👥 300.000

Things to do in Pittsburgh

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Pittsburgh.

Map of Pittsburgh

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Coordinates: 40°26′26.2″N 79°59′45.2″W (40.4406, -79.9959)

Weather in Pittsburgh right now

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66°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 69°F
Humidity89%
Wind3 mph S
Gusts11 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover75%
Pressure983 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 13 mi
Air quality51 · Moderate
Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset8:07 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 77%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:17 AM, Aug 23 local time.

Best time to visit Pittsburgh

Go in July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
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May★★★☆☆
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

Summary

Pittsburgh is a city in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is known for Three rivers and steel history. It has a population of about 300.000.

Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in Pittsburgh with partly cloudy. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 60°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 72%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Pittsburgh is July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 19°F.

The closest major airport is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 170 mi away. Nearby highlights include Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hocking Hills State Park, Shenandoah National Park and Letchworth State Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 82°F is in line with the 82°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Pittsburgh today at 9.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh is a city in Pennsylvania. Its coordinates are 40.4406, -79.9959. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Pittsburgh right now?

It is currently 66°F (19°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 89% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?

July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Pittsburgh, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Pittsburgh in?

Pittsburgh observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 1:17 AM.

How many people live in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh has a population of approximately 300.000.

What is the nearest airport to Pittsburgh?

The closest airports are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 170 mi away, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 192 mi away and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 224 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Pittsburgh?

Popular options include Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hocking Hills State Park, Shenandoah National Park, Letchworth State Park, New River Gorge National Park and Niagara Falls.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 1:17 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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