Weather in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States in December
In an average December, Pittsburgh sees a daily high around 38°F and a low around 24°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 38°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°F to 51°F |
| Average low | 24°F |
| Typical low range | 14°F to 34°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
69°F
1998-12-06
Lowest
-1°F
1983-12-25
Low
Highest
55°F
1982-12-04
Lowest
-10°F
1983-12-25
Feels-like
Highest
55°F
1982-12-04
Lowest
-30°F
1983-12-24
Humidity
Highest
12.8 g/m³
1982-12-04
Lowest
0.9 g/m³
1983-12-25
Wind
Highest
19 mph
2000-12-12
Lowest
3 mph
2007-12-10
Precip
Wettest
7.18 in
1990
Driest
1.42 in
2005
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