Weather radar Pittsburgh
Real-time precipitation radar · Pennsylvania · United States
Pittsburgh climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Pittsburgh shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 2.8° | 6.8° | 13.1° | 17.6° | 22.3° | 27.3° | 29.3° | 28.2° | 25.1° | 19° | 11.6° | 7° |
| Avg low (°C) | -3.9° | -2.7° | 2.1° | 7° | 11.9° | 16.8° | 19.4° | 18.1° | 14.6° | 8.5° | 2.6° | -0.3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 94 | 95 | 96 | 111 | 159 | 118 | 116 | 95 | 108 | 81 | 77 | 88 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 |
| Sunshine hours | 141 | 176 | 243 | 271 | 309 | 326 | 342 | 330 | 268 | 235 | 186 | 137 |
| Humidity | 73% | 66% | 60% | 63% | 70% | 70% | 73% | 73% | 74% | 72% | 68% | 71% |
Best time to visit Pittsburgh
The best time to visit Pittsburgh is typically August. In this month the average high is 28.2°C, precipitation is 95 mm and sunshine duration is 330 hours. The annual average high is 17.5°C, total annual precipitation is 1238 mm (150 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2964 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pittsburgh
How up to date is the weather radar for Pittsburgh?
The weather radar for Pittsburgh is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the US NEXRAD network. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Pittsburgh?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Pittsburgh: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Pittsburgh?
The thunderstorm potential for Pittsburgh is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Pittsburgh.
What is the climate like in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh has an annual average high of 17.5°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 29.3°C), the coldest January (avg low -3.9°C). The wettest month is May with 159 mm, the driest November with 77 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1238 mm (150 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2964 hours.
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