Weather in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States in August
In an average August, Pittsburgh sees a daily high around 84°F and a low around 61°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 84°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 77°F to 92°F |
| Average low | 61°F |
| Typical low range | 53°F to 68°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
99°F
1988-08-17
Lowest
64°F
1986-08-28
Low
Highest
74°F
1995-08-16
Lowest
38°F
1982-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
125°F
1995-08-14
Lowest
35°F
1982-08-29
Humidity
Highest
21.7 g/m³
2007-08-09
Lowest
5.2 g/m³
1982-08-29
Wind
Highest
12 mph
1982-08-25
Lowest
3 mph
2003-08-09
Precip
Wettest
6.69 in
1994
Driest
0.86 in
2025
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