Weather in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States in January
In an average January, Pittsburgh sees a daily high around 33°F and a low around 19°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 33°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°F to 47°F |
| Average low | 19°F |
| Typical low range | 6°F to 32°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
67°F
2002-01-31
Lowest
-8°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
52°F
2013-01-13
Lowest
-26°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
52°F
2013-01-13
Lowest
-47°F
1994-01-19
Humidity
Highest
11.8 g/m³
2013-01-13
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1994-01-19
Wind
Highest
19 mph
2008-01-30
Lowest
3 mph
2009-01-26
Precip
Wettest
6.14 in
2005
Driest
0.89 in
1981
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