Pittsburgh Weather Forecast
Pittsburgh weather: 68°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Pittsburgh?
No - rain is unlikely in Pittsburgh today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,5 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sat and Sun.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,5 in against a typical 0,7 in).
16-day forecast for Pittsburgh
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌥️ Fog | 77° / 63° | 1% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 61° | 82% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light rain | 76° / 61° | 82% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 56° | 12% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 57° | 2% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 61° | 15% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 66° | 30% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 64° | 21% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 61° | 12% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 61° | 15% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 68° | 28% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 95° / 73° | 28% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 93° / 75° | 24% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 93° / 74° | 24% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 85° / 71° | 16% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 72° | 19% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
What this means for Pittsburgh
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is 5°F below the 82°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 82°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 68°F (20°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 89% and wind is 6 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 11:13 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 21, 2026 at 11:13 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
