Pittsburgh Weather in January

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

The climate in Pittsburgh during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Pittsburgh and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

Pittsburgh weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.8°C 35.2°F
Nightly temperature -7.6°C 18.4°F
Average temperature -2.9°C 26.8°F
Daily sunshine 3.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 66 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 4.1°C 39.4°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Pittsburgh with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh average temperature in January

January rainfall

Pittsburgh average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Pittsburgh average rain in January

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 January 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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