Pittsburgh
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Would you visit or live in Pittsburgh?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Potential hurricanes and severe weather during the US hurricane season
- Regional variations in weather risk
- Standard safety considerations for urban areas
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Pittsburgh month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Pittsburgh are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low -5°C), and June the wettest (about 149 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3 | -4.7 | 94 | 4.4 |
| February | 7.1 | -2.6 | 110 | 5.8 |
| March | 11.7 | 1.0 | 104 | 7.3 |
| April | 16.9 | 5.7 | 125 | 8.5 |
| May | 21.7 | 11.5 | 144 | 9.7 |
| June | 26.4 | 16.3 | 149 | 11.6 |
| July | 29.0 | 19.1 | 117 | 11.5 |
| August | 27.8 | 18.2 | 110 | 10.8 |
| September | 25.1 | 15.1 | 99 | 9.6 |
| October | 18.5 | 9.3 | 108 | 7.5 |
| November | 10.9 | 2.4 | 75 | 6.1 |
| December | 5.9 | -1.6 | 93 | 4.4 |
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People and places shaping Pittsburgh
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Research updated Thursday, October 8, 2026Past and future events in Pittsburgh
Upcoming
No future event in Pittsburgh currently has a sufficiently reliable date and source. This is checked again on every refresh.
Previously
- 2009 G20 Pittsburgh Summit
The 2009 G20 summit was held in Pittsburgh, bringing together world leaders for discussions on global economic issues.
- April 2026 NFL Draft
Pittsburgh hosted the NFL Draft for the first time in April 2026, attracting over 805,000 attendees over three days.
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01 · OverviewPittsburgh, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Pittsburgh took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Pittsburgh
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Pittsburgh
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Pittsburgh
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Pittsburgh
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Pittsburgh
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Pittsburgh
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01 · Q&AWhere is Pittsburgh located and what are its coordinates?
Pittsburgh is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 40.4406, -79.9959, with an elevation of 233 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh has a recorded population of approximately 304,391 and observes the America/New_York time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Pittsburgh?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Pittsburgh include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Pittsburgh?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Pittsburgh, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.