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Weather & Climate in Pittsburgh, PA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pittsburgh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 58.3 sq mi (151.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4399°N, 79.9757°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Allegheny County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Sep 25, 1998 | 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania | M4.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2017 | 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio | M3.4 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M3.1 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio | M3.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio | M3.0 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio | M3.0 | 105 km | 6 km |
| May 9, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2000 | 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio | M2.9 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.8 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania | M2.5 | 53 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
296 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 579 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF4 | 77 km | 36.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1980 | EF4 | 31 km | 11.8 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 59 km | 39.0 mi | 9 |
| Oct 12, 1978 | EF3 | 89 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1976 | EF3 | 42 km | 11.8 mi | 1 |
| Aug 3, 1963 | EF3 | 16 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Aug 5, 1956 | EF3 | 100 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | EF2 | 27 km | 10.8 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2024 | EF2 | 20 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2024 | EF2 | 72 km | 15.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | EF2 | 69 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | EF2 | 66 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF2 | 67 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF2 | 51 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | 92 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | 89 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF2 | 59 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2011 | EF2 | 27 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF2 | 99 km | 7.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF2 | 65 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in |
Pittsburgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").