Weather on May 16
Pittsburgh, PA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
52°F
Warmest
1998
75°F avg
Coldest
2016
49°F avg
About This Date
May 16th in Pittsburgh, PA typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 71°F and lows near 52°F. Over 43 years of records, the warmest May 16th was in 1998 (75°F average), while the coldest was 2016 (49°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 47% of May 16th dates historically, with the wettest May 16th recording 2.34" of rain. The last decade has been 5.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 5.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 16th in Pittsburgh, PA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80° | 67° | 73° | — | — |
| 2024 | 79° | 59° | 69° | — | — |
| 2023 | 75° | 50° | 63° | — | — |
| 2022 | 69° | 52° | 60° | 0.76" | — |
| 2021 | 69° | 53° | 61° | — | — |
| 2020 | 74° | 57° | 65° | — | — |
| 2019 | 74° | 52° | 63° | 0.08" | — |
| 2018 | 75° | 61° | 68° | 2.34" | — |
| 2017 | 82° | 45° | 63° | — | — |
| 2016coldest | 62° | 36° | 49° | — | — |
| 2015 | 76° | 65° | 70° | 0.33" | — |
| 2014 | 59° | 46° | 53° | 0.51" | — |
| 2013 | 78° | 62° | 70° | 0.53" | — |
| 2012 | 79° | 48° | 63° | 0.03" | — |
| 2011 | 58° | 50° | 54° | 0.08" | — |
| 2010 | 69° | 52° | 60° | — | — |
| 2009 | 78° | 55° | 67° | 0.46" | — |
| 2008 | 56° | 44° | 50° | 1.37" | — |
| 2007 | 71° | 51° | 61° | 1.65" | — |
| 2006 | 54° | 46° | 50° | 0.69" | — |
| 2005 | 56° | 44° | 50° | — | — |
| 2004 | 69° | 50° | 60° | — | — |
| 2003 | 64° | 51° | 58° | 0.2" | — |
| 2002 | 75° | 51° | 63° | 0.03" | — |
| 2001 | 62° | 47° | 54° | 0.03" | — |
| 2000 | 68° | 40° | 54° | — | — |
| 1999 | 76° | 50° | 63° | — | — |
| 1998warmest | 84° | 67° | 75° | — | — |
| 1997 | 60° | 42° | 51° | — | — |
| 1996 | 60° | 50° | 55° | 1.02" | — |
| 1995 | 79° | 52° | 65° | — | — |
| 1994 | 60° | 49° | 54° | 0.69" | — |
| 1993 | 71° | 51° | 61° | — | — |
| 1992 | 84° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 1979 | 64° | 44° | 54° | — | — |
| 1978 | 65° | 51° | 58° | 0.43" | — |
| 1977 | 85° | 49° | 67° | — | — |
| 1976 | 78° | 59° | 69° | 0.36" | — |
| 1975 | 69° | 54° | 61° | — | — |
| 1974 | 87° | 52° | 69° | — | — |
| 1973 | 69° | 43° | 56° | — | — |
| 1972 | 70° | 55° | 62° | — | — |
| 1971 | 77° | 57° | 67° | 0.46" | — |
43 years of data from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY