Pittsburgh Weather Forecast
Pittsburgh weather: 65°F, clear. 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.
A 17% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,4 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Thu, Sat, Sun and Mon.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for September (1,4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 64° | 17% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 17 | 🌧️ Rain | 83° / 70° | 61% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 64° | 13% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 🌧️ Showers | 80° / 61° | 49% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 78° / 66° | 68% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 69° | 44% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 67° | 37% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 62° | 38% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 56° | 38% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 52° | 21% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 64° / 47° | 11% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 70° / 48° | 16% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 75° / 53° | 19% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 56° | 18% | 2 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 58° | 24% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 17% | -- | — |
What this means for Pittsburgh
Today is warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 86°F is 9.4°F above the 77°F typical for this month.
A 17% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
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
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 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 65°F (18°C) with clear. Humidity is 83% and wind is 4 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 8:25 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 16, 2026 at 8:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
