Weather in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States in May
In an average May, Pittsburgh sees a daily high around 70°F and a low around 48°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 70°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 58°F to 80°F |
| Average low | 48°F |
| Typical low range | 38°F to 59°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
94°F
2006-05-30
Lowest
41°F
2020-05-09
Low
Highest
69°F
1991-05-31
Lowest
23°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
114°F
2006-05-30
Lowest
12°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
19.1 g/m³
1991-05-31
Lowest
3.3 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
15 mph
2010-05-08
Lowest
3 mph
2024-05-15
Precip
Wettest
6.40 in
1989
Driest
1.85 in
2007
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