Weather on December 5

Pittsburgh, PA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
31°F
Warmest
1998
64°F avg
Coldest
1991
20°F avg

About This Date

December 5th in Pittsburgh, PA typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 44°F and lows near 31°F. Over 43 years of records, the warmest December 5th was in 1998 (64°F average), while the coldest was 1991 (20°F) — a 44°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 51% of recorded December 5th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. The last decade has been 6.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 6.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for December 5th in Pittsburgh, PA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Cooling Trend
1.4°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202530°14°22°
202438°21°30°0.2"
202340°34°37°0.18"
202252°24°38°
202156°30°43°
202038°32°35°
201939°31°35°
201831°28°30°0.13"
201753°31°42°1.02"
201643°33°38°0.05"
201550°27°39°
201445°30°38°1.24"
201364°40°52°2.57"
201246°30°38°
201161°47°54°0.33"
201028°24°26°
200932°24°28°0.08"
200828°19°24°
200726°18°22°
200631°22°27°
200530°23°27°0.15"
200447°37°42°
200335°30°33°0.3"
200228°22°25°
200173°55°64°
200034°19°26°0.05"0.2"
199965°50°57°0.58"
1998warmest68°60°64°
199740°28°34°0.08"
199644°35°40°0.33"
199548°31°39°
199456°60°58°2.46"
199352°38°45°0.41"
199234°23°28°0.03"
1991coldest24°15°20°
197848°32°40°
197748°30°39°2.92"
197635°19°27°
197565°33°49°
197434°25°29°
197364°40°52°0.25"
197261°49°55°0.05"
197144°29°36°0.79"
43 years of data from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY

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