City in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Weather Forecast

Pittsburgh weather: 66°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 66°F now🕔 4:46 AM local📅 Best: July, August and September👥 300.000

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌧️ 82° / 60°

Heavy drizzle · 72% rain · wind 7 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 74° / 62°

Overcast · 19% rain · wind 12 mph

Best time to go outside today

10 AM - 1 PM · comfort score 9.2/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing8
Outdoors8
Beach day4.3
Swimming3.2
Hiking8
Running7.9
Cycling7.9
Camping7.1
Fishing9.7
Photography6.1
Stargazing5
Family time8
Driving7.3
Flying out7.3

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • 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 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 4:46 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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 4:46 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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