Weather on January 12
Pittsburgh, PA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
January 12th in Pittsburgh, PA typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 40°F and lows near 27°F. Over 38 years of records, the warmest January 12th was in 2005 (57°F average), while the coldest was 1977 (6°F) — a 51°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 45% of recorded January 12th dates, with snow falling 11% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 2.1"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for January 12th in Pittsburgh, PA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35° | 27° | 31° | — | — |
| 2025 | 30° | 20° | 25° | — | — |
| 2024 | 45° | 30° | 38° | 0.37" | — |
| 2023 | 52° | 41° | 46° | 0.94" | — |
| 2022 | 45° | 23° | 34° | — | — |
| 2021 | 34° | 24° | 29° | — | — |
| 2020 | 61° | 35° | 48° | 0.11" | — |
| 2019 | 30° | 21° | 26° | — | — |
| 2018 | 63° | 24° | 44° | 2.19" | — |
| 2017 | 65° | 37° | 51° | 0.49" | — |
| 2016 | 32° | 14° | 23° | 0.05" | — |
| 2015 | 36° | 27° | 32° | 0.21" | — |
| 2014 | 38° | 33° | 35° | — | — |
| 2013 | 62° | 48° | 55° | 0.02" | — |
| 2012 | 46° | 34° | 40° | 0.39" | — |
| 2011 | 25° | 20° | 23° | — | — |
| 2010 | 26° | 17° | 22° | — | — |
| 2009 | 28° | 20° | 24° | — | — |
| 2008 | 43° | 32° | 37° | — | — |
| 2007 | 51° | 42° | 47° | 0.13" | — |
| 2006 | 56° | 36° | 46° | — | — |
| 2005warmest | 62° | 51° | 57° | 0.31" | — |
| 2004 | 38° | 32° | 35° | 0.05" | — |
| 2003 | 25° | 13° | 19° | — | — |
| 2002 | 43° | 27° | 35° | — | — |
| 2001 | 43° | 30° | 36° | — | — |
| 2000 | 43° | 28° | 35° | — | — |
| 1994 | 38° | 32° | 35° | 0.28" | 1" |
| 1993 | 45° | 38° | 41° | 0.21" | — |
| 1979 | 28° | 12° | 20° | 0.05" | 0.5" |
| 1978 | 25° | 11° | 18° | — | — |
| 1977coldest | 10° | 2° | 6° | 0.04" | 0.4" |
| 1976 | 32° | 24° | 28° | — | — |
| 1975 | 41° | 26° | 34° | 0.19" | 2.1" |
| 1974 | 26° | 11° | 18° | — | — |
| 1973 | 28° | 10° | 19° | — | — |
| 1972 | 53° | 31° | 42° | — | — |
| 1971 | 40° | 27° | 33° | — | — |
Pittsburgh, PA Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Pittsburgh, PA Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Pittsburgh, PA Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
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What to expect on January 12th
This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.
January 12th outlook →