Climate of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Point-value climate at Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, United States of America). Population approximately 1,838,000.
Located in Pennsylvania, United States of America, Pittsburgh has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 1,838,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -1.7°C / 28.9°F in January to 23.3°C / 73.9°F in July, with rainfall varying from 57 mm / 2.2 in (February) to 100 mm / 3.9 in (May) — about 961 mm / 37.8 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Pittsburgh's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.7°C28.9°F | 62 mm2.4″ | Snowy |
| February | 0°C32°F | 57 mm2.2″ | Snowy |
| March | 4.8°C40.6°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| April | 10.5°C50.9°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| May | 16.5°C61.7°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| June | 21.1°C70°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| July | 23.3°C73.9°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| August | 22.4°C72.3°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| September | 18.6°C65.5°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| October | 12.3°C54.1°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| November | 6.4°C43.5°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| December | 1.1°C34°F | 72 mm2.8″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Pittsburgh's warmest month is July at an average of 23.3°C / 73.9°F, and its driest month is February with about 57 mm / 2.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh, in Pennsylvania, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -1.7°C / 28.9°F in January to 23.3°C / 73.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 961 mm / 37.8 in, with the wettest month being May (100 mm / 3.9 in) and the driest February (57 mm / 2.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Pittsburgh in July?
The average temperature in Pittsburgh in July is 23.3°C / 73.9°F, with rainfall of about 99 mm / 3.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Pittsburgh?
The driest month in Pittsburgh is February, with about 57 mm / 2.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 0°C / 32°F.
When is the wettest month in Pittsburgh?
The wettest month in Pittsburgh is May, with approximately 100 mm / 3.9 in of average monthly rainfall.