Pittsburgh Weather in August

What's the weather like in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) in August 2024?

The climate in Pittsburgh during August can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.

August is in the summer in Pittsburgh and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

Pittsburgh weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.7°C 81.8°F
Nightly temperature 15.4°C 59.6°F
Average temperature 21.5°C 70.7°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 89 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 23.3°C 74°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Pittsburgh with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh average temperature in August

August rainfall

Pittsburgh average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Pittsburgh average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Pittsburgh in August 2024.