Pittsburgh Weather Forecast
Pittsburgh weather: 66°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Pittsburgh weather in January
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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° | 2,9 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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Pittsburgh compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Pittsburgh.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 101 mi | 53°F | about the same | 46 in |
| Cleveland | 115 mi | 52°F | 33°F cooler | 43 in |
| Hocking Hills State Park | 152 mi | 55°F | +33°F warmer | 42 in |
| Ohio | 162 mi | 54°F | +33°F warmer | 44 in |
| Shenandoah National Park | 164 mi | 51°F | 34°F cooler | 37 in |
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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 7:24 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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| 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 August 23, 2026 at 7:24 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
