Weather on December 16
Pittsburgh, PA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
29°F
Warmest
2021
58°F avg
Coldest
2016
14°F avg
About This Date
December 16th in Pittsburgh, PA typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 43°F and lows near 29°F. Over 43 years of records, the warmest December 16th was in 2021 (58°F average), while the coldest was 2016 (14°F) — a 44°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 51% of recorded December 16th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. 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 December 16th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37° | 15° | 26° | — | — |
| 2024 | 57° | 40° | 48° | 0.51" | — |
| 2023 | 59° | 31° | 45° | — | — |
| 2022 | 42° | 36° | 39° | 0.13" | — |
| 2021warmest | 66° | 50° | 58° | 0.1" | — |
| 2020 | 31° | 26° | 29° | 1.98" | — |
| 2019 | 35° | 28° | 32° | 0.36" | — |
| 2018 | 42° | 38° | 40° | 1.5" | — |
| 2017 | 40° | 26° | 33° | 0.05" | — |
| 2016coldest | 24° | 3° | 14° | — | — |
| 2015 | 59° | 43° | 51° | — | — |
| 2014 | 52° | 36° | 44° | 1.04" | — |
| 2013 | 26° | 20° | 23° | — | — |
| 2012 | 57° | 47° | 52° | 0.05" | — |
| 2011 | 42° | 33° | 38° | — | — |
| 2010 | 25° | 12° | 19° | — | — |
| 2009 | 29° | 20° | 25° | — | — |
| 2008 | 33° | 25° | 29° | — | — |
| 2007 | 41° | 24° | 33° | 2.08" | — |
| 2006 | 45° | 34° | 39° | — | — |
| 2005 | 33° | 25° | 29° | 0.05" | — |
| 2004 | 39° | 19° | 29° | 0.23" | — |
| 2003 | 53° | 21° | 37° | 1.8" | — |
| 2002 | 38° | 22° | 30° | 0.05" | — |
| 2001 | 44° | 30° | 37° | — | — |
| 2000 | 50° | 34° | 42° | 0.97" | — |
| 1999 | 37° | 28° | 33° | 0.05" | — |
| 1998 | 43° | 33° | 38° | — | — |
| 1997 | 52° | 31° | 41° | — | — |
| 1996 | 52° | 36° | 44° | — | — |
| 1995 | 43° | 36° | 39° | 0.03" | — |
| 1994 | 44° | 37° | 41° | — | — |
| 1993 | 43° | 36° | 39° | — | — |
| 1992 | 50° | 37° | 44° | 0.05" | — |
| 1991 | 33° | 19° | 26° | — | — |
| 1978 | 51° | 37° | 44° | 0.2" | — |
| 1977 | 60° | 33° | 47° | — | — |
| 1976 | 47° | 28° | 37° | 0.03" | — |
| 1975 | 39° | 33° | 36° | — | — |
| 1974 | 43° | 35° | 39° | 0.25" | — |
| 1973 | 26° | 20° | 23° | — | — |
| 1972 | 28° | 13° | 20° | 0.03" | 0.3" |
| 1971 | 54° | 38° | 46° | — | — |
43 years of data from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY