Weather on December 2
Pittsburgh, PA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
31°F
Warmest
2023
56°F avg
Coldest
1976
22°F avg
About This Date
December 2nd in Pittsburgh, PA typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 45°F and lows near 31°F. Over 43 years of records, the warmest December 2nd was in 2023 (56°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (22°F) — a 34°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 42% of recorded December 2nd dates, with snow falling 9% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 6.9"). The last decade has been 4.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 4.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for December 2nd in Pittsburgh, PA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33° | 29° | 31° | 0.2" | — |
| 2024 | 32° | 22° | 27° | — | — |
| 2023warmest | 62° | 50° | 56° | 0.03" | — |
| 2022 | 56° | 24° | 40° | — | — |
| 2021 | 58° | 44° | 51° | 0.03" | — |
| 2020 | 34° | 27° | 31° | 0.03" | — |
| 2019 | 37° | 32° | 35° | 0.15" | — |
| 2018 | 64° | 45° | 54° | 0.28" | — |
| 2017 | 45° | 29° | 37° | — | — |
| 2016 | 38° | 33° | 35° | — | — |
| 2015 | 52° | 37° | 44° | 1.19" | — |
| 2014 | 42° | 27° | 35° | 0.25" | — |
| 2013 | 50° | 38° | 44° | — | — |
| 2012 | 60° | 44° | 52° | 0.13" | — |
| 2011 | 44° | 26° | 35° | — | — |
| 2010 | 29° | 27° | 28° | — | — |
| 2009 | 55° | 34° | 44° | 0.63" | — |
| 2008 | 32° | 25° | 29° | — | — |
| 2007 | 52° | 32° | 42° | 1.96" | — |
| 2006 | 36° | 28° | 32° | — | — |
| 2005 | 31° | 19° | 25° | 0.03" | — |
| 2004 | 42° | 30° | 36° | — | — |
| 2003 | 33° | 24° | 29° | — | — |
| 2002 | 38° | 21° | 29° | 0.03" | — |
| 2001 | 51° | 39° | 45° | — | — |
| 2000 | 31° | 21° | 26° | 0.03" | 0.1" |
| 1999 | 48° | 23° | 36° | — | — |
| 1998 | 65° | 40° | 52° | — | — |
| 1997 | 44° | 33° | 39° | — | — |
| 1996 | 39° | 34° | 36° | — | — |
| 1995 | 62° | 38° | 50° | — | — |
| 1994 | 58° | 32° | 45° | — | — |
| 1993 | 55° | 31° | 43° | — | — |
| 1992 | 38° | 33° | 35° | 0.3" | — |
| 1991 | 45° | 40° | 42° | — | — |
| 1978 | 42° | 36° | 39° | — | — |
| 1977 | 46° | 37° | 42° | — | — |
| 1976coldest | 37° | 6° | 22° | 0.23" | 1" |
| 1975 | 45° | 25° | 35° | — | — |
| 1974 | 38° | 32° | 35° | 1.73" | 6.9" |
| 1973 | 55° | 26° | 41° | — | — |
| 1972 | 54° | 33° | 43° | — | — |
| 1971 | 31° | 22° | 26° | 0.03" | 0.1" |
43 years of data from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY