The climate in the Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area is generally mild and temperate. Summers are warm, usually lasting from late May to mid-September with temperatures in the high 70s to low 80s. Winters are cold and snowy, usually beginning in late November and ending around early April. Temperatures can dip into the single digits, but rarely stay there for any extended period of time. The spring and fall months tend to be the most pleasant times of year, featuring a mix of mild temperatures with occasional rain showers. Overall, precipitation levels are fairly average for this region of the United States.
Pittsburgh Metro Area, Pennsylvania gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Pittsburgh Metro Area averages 30 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 161 sunny days per year in Pittsburgh Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Pittsburgh Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 147 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year