Pittsburgh Weather in December

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

The climate in Pittsburgh during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Pittsburgh and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

Pittsburgh weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 4.5°C 40°F
Nightly temperature -4.3°C 24.4°F
Average temperature 0.1°C 32.2°F
Daily sunshine 2.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 76 mm 3 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 6.6°C 43.9°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Pittsburgh with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh average temperature in December

December rainfall

Pittsburgh average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Pittsburgh average rain in December

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 December 2024.

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Pittsburgh weather stats

Pittsburgh weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.4°C 83.1°F
Driest month: February 64mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: July 8.7hrs
Coldest month: January 1.5°C 34.7°F
Wettest month: July 106mm 4.2ins
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