Weather on October 17
Pittsburgh, PA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
43°F
Warmest
2016
69°F avg
Coldest
2009
37°F avg
About This Date
October 17th in Pittsburgh, PA typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 60°F and lows near 43°F. Over 43 years of records, the warmest October 17th was in 2016 (69°F average), while the coldest was 2009 (37°F) — a 32°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of October 17th dates historically, with the wettest October 17th recording 3.96" of rain. The last decade has been 1.6°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.6°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 17th in Pittsburgh, PA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63° | 38° | 50° | — | — |
| 2024 | 61° | 43° | 52° | — | — |
| 2023 | 52° | 47° | 49° | 0.18" | — |
| 2022 | 53° | 39° | 46° | — | — |
| 2021 | 59° | 48° | 54° | — | — |
| 2020 | 58° | 31° | 45° | — | — |
| 2019 | 50° | 42° | 46° | 0.23" | — |
| 2018 | 56° | 40° | 48° | — | — |
| 2017 | 62° | 35° | 49° | — | — |
| 2016warmest | 78° | 61° | 69° | 1.22" | — |
| 2015 | 45° | 35° | 40° | — | — |
| 2014 | 69° | 53° | 61° | 0.03" | — |
| 2013 | 61° | 49° | 55° | 1.37" | — |
| 2012 | 71° | 39° | 55° | — | — |
| 2011 | 63° | 46° | 54° | 0.03" | — |
| 2010 | 68° | 48° | 58° | — | — |
| 2009coldest | 39° | 36° | 37° | 0.33" | — |
| 2008 | 51° | 42° | 47° | — | — |
| 2007 | 76° | 57° | 66° | 0.23" | — |
| 2006 | 65° | 48° | 56° | 3.96" | — |
| 2005 | 60° | 41° | 51° | — | — |
| 2004 | 52° | 38° | 45° | — | — |
| 2003 | 49° | 41° | 45° | 0.48" | — |
| 2002 | 47° | 37° | 42° | 0.28" | — |
| 2001 | 49° | 37° | 43° | — | — |
| 2000 | 63° | 53° | 58° | 1.3" | — |
| 1999 | 71° | 48° | 60° | 0.03" | — |
| 1998 | 81° | 50° | 65° | — | — |
| 1997 | 63° | 40° | 51° | — | — |
| 1996 | 74° | 54° | 64° | — | — |
| 1995 | 60° | 34° | 47° | — | — |
| 1994 | 76° | 37° | 56° | — | — |
| 1993 | 67° | 57° | 62° | 1.35" | — |
| 1992 | 51° | 38° | 44° | — | — |
| 1991 | 55° | 31° | 43° | — | — |
| 1978 | 53° | 35° | 44° | — | — |
| 1977 | 48° | 37° | 43° | — | — |
| 1976 | 47° | 36° | 41° | — | — |
| 1975 | 50° | 46° | 48° | 3.58" | — |
| 1974 | 66° | 42° | 54° | — | — |
| 1973 | 49° | 41° | 45° | — | — |
| 1972 | 59° | 40° | 49° | — | — |
| 1971 | 72° | 53° | 62° | — | — |
43 years of data from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY