East Pittsburgh, PA has a humid continental climate, which is characterized by warm, humid summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature in the area is approximately 56 degrees Fahrenheit, with temperatures ranging from an average high of 80 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months to an average low of 32 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. Precipitation in the area is relatively consistent throughout the year, with a total average annual precipitation of about 40 inches. The summers tend to be relatively dry compared to other areas of Pennsylvania due to higher levels of evaporation. Winters can be harsh at times, as snowfall averages approximately 34 inches per year.
East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
East Pittsburgh averages 25 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 163 sunny days per year in East Pittsburgh. The US average is 205 sunny days.
East Pittsburgh gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 140 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year