Pittsburgh Weather Forecast
Pittsburgh weather: 71°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 71°F (22°C) in Pittsburgh with clear. It feels like 77°F. Today runs from 63°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Pittsburgh is June, July, August, September and October. 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 September. The forecast high of 76°F is in line with the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Pittsburgh today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Pittsburgh right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:53 PM, Sep 18 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Pittsburgh
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 63° | 6% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 60° | 35% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 65° | 79% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌦️ Light rain | 64° / 57° | 52% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 56° | 60% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 54° | 59% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 57° | 46% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 56° | 17% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 72° / 50° | 8% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 70° / 51° | 9% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 51° | 11% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 52° | 16% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 57° | 10% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 57° | 23% · 0,7 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 55° | 32% · 0,9 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 32% | -- | — |
Climate in Pittsburgh month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 19° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 42° | 25° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 36° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 65° | 45° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 71° | 53° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 81° | 63° | 5,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 85° | 67° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 82° | 64° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 59° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 65° | 47° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 52° | 37° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 42° | 29° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Pittsburgh
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Air quality and pollen in Pittsburgh
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Pittsburgh
Go in June, July, August, September and October. 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.
Explore Pittsburgh
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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 71°F (22°C) with clear. Humidity is 93% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?
June, July, August, September and October 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 5:53 PM.
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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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 September 18, 2026 at 5:53 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
