Weather in Pittsburgh in January
In an average January, Pittsburgh sees a daily high around 36°F and a low around 22°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 36°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 22°F to 51°F |
| Average low | 22°F |
| Typical low range | 5°F to 37°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
70°F
2005-01-13
Lowest
-4°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
56°F
2005-01-13
Lowest
-20°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
56°F
2005-01-13
Lowest
-43°F
1994-01-19
Humidity
Highest
12.2 g/m³
1998-01-08
Lowest
0.4 g/m³
1982-01-17
Wind
Highest
23 mph
1992-01-14
Lowest
3 mph
2020-01-31
Gust
Highest
61 mph
2020-01-12
Lowest
8 mph
2020-01-31
Precip
Wettest
7.50 in
2005
Driest
1.12 in
1981
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