Weather in Pittsburgh in August
In an average August, Pittsburgh sees a daily high around 81°F and a low around 63°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 81°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 74°F to 89°F |
| Average low | 63°F |
| Typical low range | 56°F to 71°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
96°F
1988-08-17
Lowest
62°F
1986-08-28
Low
Highest
76°F
2016-08-12
Lowest
38°F
1982-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
125°F
1988-08-17
Lowest
33°F
1982-08-29
Humidity
Highest
22.6 g/m³
2016-08-13
Lowest
6.7 g/m³
1982-08-29
Wind
Highest
16 mph
1982-08-25
Lowest
3 mph
2003-08-07
Gust
Highest
42 mph
1983-08-22
Lowest
8 mph
2012-08-23
Precip
Wettest
8.86 in
1980
Driest
1.71 in
2025
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