August weather in Pittsburgh, PA
The average temperature in Pittsburgh in August is 72.1°F (62.8°F–81.3°F). Average precipitation: 3.81 inches.
August is a summer month in Pittsburgh, and is warmer than the annual average of 52.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 37m. For travel, August is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
81.3°F
Avg Low
62.8°F
Precipitation
3.81 in
Daylight
13h 37m
August records in Pittsburgh
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 93.0°F (2002) | 53.1°F (1947) | 1.20 in (2020) |
| August 2 | 93.9°F (2002) | 57.0°F (1951) | 1.63 in (1935) |
| August 3 | 93.0°F (2005) | 55.9°F (2025) | 1.94 in (2014) |
| August 4 | 95.0°F (2005) | 52.0°F (1951) | 0.52 in (2004) |
| August 5 | 90.0°F (2011) | 48.0°F (1951) | 1.83 in (2022) |
| August 6 | 91.9°F (2024) | 51.1°F (2004) | 4.25 in (2000) |
| August 7 | 91.9°F (2001) | 51.1°F (2004) | 1.18 in (2000) |
| August 8 | 91.9°F (2001) | 53.1°F (2002) | 1.04 in (2005) |
| August 9 | 93.9°F (1949) | 53.1°F (2017) | 1.42 in (2007) |
| August 10 | 93.0°F (1949) | 55.0°F (1948) | 1.30 in (2018) |
| August 11 | 93.0°F (1949) | 54.0°F (2008) | 0.81 in (2021) |
| August 12 | 93.0°F (2005) | 54.0°F (1950) | 1.63 in (2021) |
| August 13 | 95.0°F (2005) | 52.0°F (2006) | 0.91 in (2019) |
| August 14 | 91.9°F (2002) | 52.0°F (2013) | 0.86 in (2011) |
| August 15 | 91.0°F (1951) | 48.9°F (2013) | 0.87 in (1935) |
| August 16 | 93.9°F (1938) | 48.9°F (2014) | 2.25 in (1952) |
| August 17 | 91.9°F (1937) | 55.0°F (2004) | 0.62 in (1946) |
| August 18 | 90.0°F (1937) | 54.0°F (2007) | 1.51 in (2017) |
| August 19 | 91.0°F (1937) | 53.1°F (2023) | 0.69 in (1950) |
| August 20 | 93.0°F (1937) | 50.0°F (1949) | 1.28 in (2007) |
| August 21 | 98.1°F (1936) | 50.0°F (1949) | 0.80 in (2007) |
| August 22 | 95.0°F (1936) | 50.0°F (1950) | 0.94 in (2017) |
| August 23 | 95.0°F (1936) | 48.0°F (1952) | 0.83 in (2002) |
| August 24 | 91.9°F (2007) | 50.0°F (1952) | 0.88 in (1999) |
| August 25 | 93.9°F (1948) | 51.1°F (1946) | 1.20 in (2023) |
| August 26 | 95.0°F (1948) | 52.0°F (1945) | 0.74 in (1999) |
| August 27 | 99.0°F (1948) | 50.0°F (1945) | 0.71 in (2006) |
| August 28 | 98.1°F (1948) | 54.0°F (1946) | 2.68 in (2020) |
| August 29 | 91.0°F (2024) | 50.0°F (1946) | 1.67 in (1936) |
| August 30 | 91.9°F (1945) | 48.9°F (1946) | 1.25 in (2003) |
| August 31 | 93.9°F (1945) | 46.0°F (1935) | 1.34 in (2014) |